Physical visits are returning to Loughan House Open Prison today.
It's part of a phased recommencement as part of the process to fully vaccinate prisoners.
Visits are restricted to one 15 minute family visit per fortnight, with video visits also being offered.
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Strict Covid-19 screening will be in place, and all visitors will be required to wear PPE throughout.
The Irish Prison Service says the operation and frequency of visits will be kept under constant review, in line with public health advice.
