What Daniel Kinahan can do behind bars – Netflix, customer guidelines, gymnasium and library

Daniel Kinahan’s life inside Ireland’s maximum security prison will be closely monitored and lonely. The accused mob boss, 49, was arrested in Dubai back in April, where he had been living a life of luxury.

While he has been stripped of his freedom while he awaits trial, Kinahan is expected to have access to Netflix, a gym and a library as well as a sparsely populated landing at Portlaoise Prison. Companionship will be hard to come by, though as he will rarely see other prisoners.

And his visitor list is expected to be closely monitored by prison bosses, especially since Kinahan invited podcaster James English to record an interview in the jail. Sources revealed to the Irish Mirror that English would not be allowed to interview Kinahan while incarcerated – even if the crime boss added him to his visitor list.

Such action would violate the conditions of any visit and result in Kinahan facing disciplinary measures. Kinahan could attempt to add English to his telephone list as a friend – but would face sanctions if it emerged the conversations were recorded for interview purposes.

Beyond attempting visits or calls, English could formally petition the Governor of Portlaoise Prison requesting an interview with Kinahan. However, sources told the Irish Mirror he stands no chance of approval.

“He hasn’t a hope in hell of that obviously,” a source revealed. “This is the most high-profile prisoner in the history of the State and no one is going to be allowed to interview him in there while he awaits trial.”

Kinahan is permitted to add individuals to his visitor and call lists while declaring his relationship with them. However, the list requires approval from prison authorities – and any rule violations could see the visitor or caller permanently removed.

Should Kinahan breach these regulations, he risks losing certain privileges – including time outside his cell and visits. “It’s in his best interest to put the head down now and get past this notion of an interview from his cell,” a source explained.

This follows Kinahan telling English during a phone call from Dubai Prison last week: “I’m looking forward to getting home now. Hopefully if they give you a chance to come over and do a proper interview when I’m down in Portlaoise James, you’d be most welcome.”

Kinahan is now being held on a wing of the A Block at Portlaoise Prison. He will stay there until his trial commences sometime next year.

However, he does have the option to seek bail through the High Court. During his 14-minute hearing at the Special Criminal Court on Sunday, Kinahan conceded that securing bail was unlikely. “I think we all know I won’t be getting bail,” he told presiding Judge Patrick McGrath.

It’s understood that other inmates, including crystal meth trafficker Nathan McDonnell, are accommodated on the same wing but are kept separate further along. A portion of the wing has been allocated specifically for Kinahan – who is presently under intensive supervision.

He will be permitted time outside his cell for solitary gym sessions and yard access – again in isolation. He’s entitled to scheduled telephone calls and visits – and has access to television and streaming platforms such as Netflix.

He’s being accommodated on the same block as his lieutenant Sean McGovern – though for the time being the pair will remain apart. It’s understood gardaí didn’t require Irish Prison Service (IPS) assistance for Sunday’s court appearance at the Special Criminal Court.

The IPS had acquired a bullet-and-bomb-proof vehicle – but it wasn’t required for the heavily armed garda convoy that transported Kinahan to Portlaoise last night. Instead it’s anticipated it may be required for any possible additional court hearings and the trial.