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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Pat Flanagan & Ferghal Blaney

Irish taxpayers to foot the bill for new prison university courses

A new prison education scheme for the country’s criminals is being set up by the Government – and paid for by the taxpayer.

Criminal masterminds will be able to avail of university courses and some will even be able to go on to do PhDs allowing them to put “Dr” ahead of their name.

As well as having criminal records those who successfully complete their degrees will also have letters after their name.

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