The closure of the Dublin Federal Prison for Women was intended to resolve issues of abuse and dysfunction. However, the hasty transfer of 600 inmates to distant prisons has caused significant distress. Inmates endured grueling cross-country journeys without necessary medical supplies or hygiene products, leaving them disoriented and unwell. The chaos led to confusion, anxiety, and even self-harm among the prisoners. Despite efforts to keep inmates close to their release locations, some were sent thousands of miles away from their families and support systems.