{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6538ccdabc6f900012695107/6a8720ebeadc97a16fb1a08c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sean McGovern launches legal action against Portlaoise Prison governor","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6538ccdabc6f900012695107/1787241014356-1a6704ab-ba99-434e-8bad-cde65ab1fa3a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Cartel number 2 Sean McGovern has issued proceedings against the Governor of Portlaoise Prison and the Minister for Justice in what is believed to be a complaint about the conditions in which he is held.</p><p>McGovern was arrested in October 2024 in Dubai, returned to Ireland in May 2025, and earlier this year pleaded guilty to directing a criminal organisation. </p><p>He got 24 years but he remains in custody on the A block despite numerous requests to move in with his mob pal Peadar Keating on the C block.</p><p>Nicola speaks with Niall Donald.</p>","author_name":"Crime World"}