Read the latest newsletter from the Irish Penal Reform Trust. Highlights in this edition include updates on report launches, events, submissions, projects, media appearances and employment opportunities with the IPRT team.
On Thursday, 10 April 2025, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) proudly celebrated 30 years of advocating for a just and humane Ireland, where prison is truly a last resort. Read more about the event here.
The work we do, simply put, would not be possible without the support of our members. Support our advocacy by becoming a member today.
Action for Children and Families of Prisoners Network is a network led by IPRT focused on acting as a unified voice to bring about positive sustained change for children and families affected by imprisonment in Ireland. Read more about our work for children and families of people in prison.
Learn more about Community Service Orders, Conditional Discharge, Custodial Sentences, Deferred Sentences, Dismissal, Fines, Life Sentences, and Suspended Sentences. Read our easy-to-read explainers.
Irish Penal Reform Trust reported on our activities and achievements during 2024 at our most recent AGM. Read about our work in our Annual Report 2024.
Latest News
- IPRT Responds to the Parole Board Annual Report 2025
- Rising Prison Population and Persistent Overcrowding Highlight Need for Alternatives
- Press Release: IPRT says urgent government action is long overdue as the Inspector of Prisons’ 2025 report exposes worsening inhuman and degrading conditions
- TJI Welcomes 2026 Prison Ethnicity Census
- IPRT Condemns Israeli Death Penalty Law and Calls for Urgent EU Action
Latest Events
- Round-up: IPRT Report Launch: Rethinking Remand An assessment of pre-trial detention in Ireland
- Rethinking Remand- Report Launch
- Round-up: IPRT Report Launch: From Punishment to Prevention: Poverty, Inequality and Pathways into the Irish Criminal Justice System
- Round-up: IPRT launches Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) 2024
- Round-up: IPRT Report Launch: Paying the Price – The Cost and Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland
IPRT in the news
- ‘Worsening’ prison overcrowding is reducing rehabilitation opportunities, campaigners say
- IPRT Executive Director, Saoirse Brady joined RTÉ Radio 1 to discuss the importance of maintaining safe, child‑centred environments in Oberstown.
- Interview with Saoirse on overcrowding in the prison system in Ireland
- Saoirse Brady joined RTÉ Radio to discuss the returning scheme
- Meaningful reform of criminal legal aid system requires greater understanding of issues - Irish Times
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