"The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has confirmed that a fee of €20,000, plus €4,600 in VAT, was agreed with the two Tipperary entertainers for the show. The IPS said "editorial adjustments" had been made before the podcast was released to ensure none of the content compromised security. Internal emails describe how The 2 Johnnies were "very interested" in working with the prison service and offered a bespoke deal to promote careers there."
"Two officers were given a primer by the Irish Prison Service on questions to expect and suggested answers. These included the earning potential of up to €70,000 in their first year of service, based on starting pay as well as allowances for additional hours and a seven-day roster. In discussions with The 2 Johnnies, the Irish Prison Service also said they would require oversight of the final product for security reasons. A message to them from the podcast said: "The editing process is done in one day, so that will leave plenty of time for edits.""
A sponsored podcast featured prison staff speaking about life working in an Irish jail and the advantages of a job in the penal system. The Irish Prison Service paid €20,000 plus €4,600 VAT to the two Tipperary entertainers for the show and made editorial adjustments to protect security. Internal emails show a bespoke commercial package offering feature interviews with two officers and that The 2 Johnnies were keen to promote careers. Two officers received a primer with suggested answers, including earning potential and training details. The IPS required oversight of the final product and coordinated edits with the podcast team.
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