[15:43] Prison overcrowding 'extremely concerning', says IPRT
The prison population across Ireland now exceeds 5,000 in a system with bed capacity for over 4,600, leaving the Prison Service operating at 14% over capacity.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0424/1509294-prison-overcrowding/
#Ireland #5,000 #over4,600 #thePrisonService #14%
[15:45] Waiting list for a Dutch prison cell tops 4,000: EenVandaag
Over 4,000 convicted criminals who should be in jail are living in freedom because there are not enough jail cells...
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/02/waiting-list-for-a-dutch-prison-cell-tops-4000-eenvandaag/
#Over4,000
Over 4,000 convicted criminals who should be in jail are living in freedom because there are not enough jail cells for them, current affairs show EenVandaag said on Tuesday. The 4,000 have all been found guilty in court but let go until there is a prison place for them – which they will be notified of by letter. The group does not include people convicted of crimes with a minimum jail term of 12 years or certain sex crimes but...
[09:05 AM] Room for 4,500 more homes on Amsterdam city center rooftops
Amsterdam can create over 4,500 additional homes by building extra floors on top of roofs in the city center, according to a study by the Centrum district.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/01/23/room-4500-homes-amsterdam-city-center-rooftops
#Amsterdam #over4,500 #Centrum
Amsterdam can create over 4,500 additional homes by building extra floors on top of roofs in the city center, according to a study by the Centrum district. It found approximately 350,000 square meters of roof space available for topping up, Parool reports.
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