Woman who dropped her trousers and underwear while going through prison security check brings damages action against State

A woman has brought a damages action against the State following an incident at Castlerea Prison in County Roscommon in May 2009. The applicant claims she was instructed by a prison officer to remove her jeans during a security screening before visiting her husband, and in doing so accidentally exposed herself. She alleges she suffered humiliation and psychological distress as a result and seeks damages for…