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Prison life

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  • 11-10-2019 1:37am
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    Milkman1992
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭


    Hey
    Does anyone have any tips for a person going to prison when the person has worked for the hse for 12 years any help with life in there and also tips for support on outside for partner with a kid and tips for having loans going in dere


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    10pennymixup
    Registered Users Posts: 516 ✭✭✭10pennymixup


    Yes but not legal advice, for that see a solicitor,

    On a personal note, things are never as bad as they seem and all this will pass in time. In the meantime see citizens advice, FLAC, definitely a solicitor and if possible a financial adviser about any loans.

    Best of luck


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    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,186 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    You are generally looked after better then any citizen of the state, great healthcare, food, lodgings, Sky Sports in your cell. I wouldn't worry about it. Medical card and free travel when you are released.


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    begbysback
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    There was a good thread on AMA some while back about a guys experience in jail - have a read through, he seemed like a normal joe soap who never experienced it before,


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    gozunda
    Registered Users Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    What relevance has the 12 years in the hse as detailed? Genuine question.


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    Peregrinus
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    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    You are generally looked after better then any citizen of the state, great healthcare, food, lodgings, Sky Sports in your cell. I wouldn't worry about it. Medical card and free travel when you are released.
    I think it's safe to say that Atlantic Dawn has never set foot inside a prison, or spoken to anyone who has.


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    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭Homer


    Peregrinus wrote: »
    I think it's safe to say that Atlantic Dawn has never set foot inside a prison, or spoken to anyone who has.

    Tell us about your stay in prison so....


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    banie01
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    gozunda wrote: »
    What relevance has the 12 years in the hse as detailed? Genuine question.

    They are already institutionalised ;)


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    gwalk
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    what are you going in for OP?


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    B-D-P--
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    Did you touch a girls arm too op??


    Context: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=111473916


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    Wanderer78
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    After speaking to a couple of lads that have done time, it doesn't sound like a barrel of laughs and luxury as depicted by some, keeping yourself going seems to be the thing, engaging in whatever programs are available, from work related to education etc, keeping fit is also good, keeping your mind active is key, resist all engagement with negative aspects, including drug use, and to be aware, prison is where we keep the real predators


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    punisher5112
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    For your families sake and your own stay away from drugs and keep your head down.

    Don't get involved in others business and try and get onto work details such as kitchen or laundry etc to get the time passed by much quicker.

    You will be allowed certain perks in the cell and if you are a model prisoner that will go a long way on how you are treated also.

    TV in cell and radio is normal enough and consoles tend to be older gen depending.

    Don't bring in anything illegally for others or yourself.

    If you have loans etc you need to speak with the bank or credit union etc.
    Get a good solicitor if not done already and as above citizens info for any questions or help.

    Try and stay positive for kid and wife especially on visits if that applies.

    If your wife is in a position to give money towards things that will be a big plus as you can get some nice products such as shaving foam, creams etc or sweets and so on.

    Not really much else one can do and on the legal advice end you most likely had that covered at trial or hearing.


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    s7ryf3925pivug
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    beat up a guy who has no friends. I know this from watching 25th Hour. Also don't join a gang, but do make friends. I learnt that from American History X.

    They throw drugs over the wall in Limerick so you don't need to shove things up your bum. (But yeah don't do drugs anyway just saying.)You'll learn to make your bed very neatly and regularly. They have different areas for different types of prisoners. So if you're a crusty they'll put you with crusties, if you're a traveler you'll be with travellers and so on. I learnt those things from a guy who was in the prison in Limerick.

    (Not really advocating violence just making a pop culture reference.)

    Don't try to get moved to 5b if you're in Limerick. It is worse than prison and also worse than Dundrum. Dundrum is supposed to be quite ok actually. I have that from multiple sources.


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    Omackeral
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    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    You are generally looked after better then any citizen of the state, great healthcare, food, lodgings, Sky Sports in your cell. I wouldn't worry about it. Medical card and free travel when you are released.

    All hyperbole and downright untruths.

    Serving as a PO myself. You'll be fine. You sound like a decent sort. People who've worked and their whole lives and aren't involved in trouble are generally left alone.

    My advice would be to get yourself into a workshop or obtain a job in the kitchen. The benefits of this are many. You'll be working through the day occupying yourself rather than idly sitting at a cell wall thinking all sorts or walking laps of a yard listening to gangster stories.

    It'll look favourable for you when review meetings come up for things like transfers, early release or days out. You'll have small little perks that others don't get too.

    You'll meet a Governor upon committal. Explain to him/her where you're at and you'll be put somewhere accordingly if they're worth their salt.

    Good luck.


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    Milkman1992
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Milkman1992


    gozunda wrote: »
    What relevance has the 12 years in the hse as detailed? Genuine question.

    Just can i claim anything back


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    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Milkman1992 wrote: »
    Just can i claim anything back

    In what way?


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    punisher5112
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    Milkman1992 wrote: »
    Just can i claim anything back

    As in?

    Pension and so on will be there, are you planning on looking for employment when you get back out?

    If you are owed and holidays or pay that should be all sorted and I'm guessing your employment has been terminated.


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    Milkman1992
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Milkman1992


    Caranica wrote: »
    In what way?

    From the tax i paid


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    gwalk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭gwalk


    Milkman1992 wrote: »
    From the tax i paid

    the tax which will be used to fund you being a burden on the state?


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    Milkman1992
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Milkman1992


    Omackeral wrote: »
    All hyperbole and downright untruths.

    Serving as a PO myself. You'll be fine. You sound like a decent sort. People who've worked and their whole lives and aren't involved in trouble are generally left alone.

    My advice would be to get yourself into a workshop or obtain a job in the kitchen. The benefits of this are many. You'll be working through the day occupying yourself rather than idly sitting at a cell wall thinking all sorts or walking laps of a yard listening to gangster stories.

    It'll look favourable for you when review meetings come up for things like transfers, early release or days out. You'll have small little perks that others don't get too.

    You'll meet a Governor upon committal. Explain to him/her where you're at and you'll be put somewhere accordingly if they're worth their salt.

    Good luck.

    How about education while your inside


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    Wanderer78
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    gwalk wrote: »
    the tax which will be used to fund you being a burden on the state?

    'a burden on the the state', lovely, great intelligence there!


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    partyguinness
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭partyguinness


    Watch the Shawshank Redemption.


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    corminators
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭corminators


    Watch Shaun Attwood's youtube channel


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    splinter65
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    Milkman1992 wrote: »
    Hey
    Does anyone have any tips for a person going to prison when the person has worked for the hse for 12 years any help with life in there and also tips for support on outside for partner with a kid and tips for having loans going in dere

    Hi OP
    Will you be returning to your job on release, or has/will your employment be terminated when you go to prison?
    You personally are not entitled to any SW payment while you are in prison but your partner can claim OPF/Jobseekers transition subject to the usual conditions.
    If you have personal loans, mortgage etc that you can’t pay while you are away then the best thing to do is go to MABS and bring details of your outgoings and income etc and they will help you to sort it out.
    Best of luck.


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    gwalk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭gwalk


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    'a burden on the the state', lovely, great intelligence there!

    are you saying that prisoners do not cost the state a significant financial amount?

    if so please provide your findings that supports this

    also please do not personally attack me and challenge my intelect


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    How long are you going in for?


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    Foggy Jew
    Registered Users Posts: 761 ✭✭✭Foggy Jew


    Rohan Easy Murderer wrote: »
    How long are you going in for?
    , and if I may be so bold as to ask, what offence were you convicted of. I'm just being nosey.

    It's the bally ballyness of it that makes it all seem so bally bally.



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    Milkman1992
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Milkman1992


    gwalk wrote: »
    the tax which will be used to fund you being a burden on the state?

    Ok g walk can you keep that kind of stuff to yourself . Dont try to comment on some situation if you dont know full story


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    gwalk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭gwalk


    Milkman1992 wrote: »
    Ok g walk can you keep that kind of stuff to yourself . Dont try to comment on some situation if you dont know full story

    share the full story?

    youre obviously going in for a reason


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    Milkman1992
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Milkman1992


    gwalk wrote: »
    are you saying that prisoners do not cost the state a significant financial amount?

    if so please provide your findings that supports this

    also please do not personally attack me and challenge my intelect
    God you need to cop on too your views . And just think everyone hasnt a perfect life


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    whippet
    Registered Users Posts: 7,668 ✭✭✭whippet


    To be fair to the OP he is trying to ensure that he has his affairs in order while he can. Many people heading to prison couldn’t care less what mess they leave family, debts etc in.


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