Round-up of IPRT General Election 2024 resources

People in prison custody have already cast their postal ballots and this week many of us will be voting at polling stations in our communities.  

In the lead up to and over the course of this General Election 2024 campaign, we had meetings with representatives from nearly all of the main political parties to discuss our work and we created many resources in order for you to make informed choices. 

Here’s an easy-to-access round-up of all of our resources for you: 

1. 10 Priority Proposals for General Election Manifestos 2024 - IPRT 

2. Voting in prison in Ireland 

3. What progress has been made on IPRT’s 2020 election priorities? 

4. Key Questions for General Election Candidates 

5. We conducted public attitudes polling on prisons and criminal justice 

6. IPRT detailed analysis of party manifestos on penal reform 

   • Fianna Fáil 

   • Green Party 

   • People Before Profit 

   • Fine Gael 

   • Labour Party 

   • Aontú 

   • Sinn Féin 

   • Social Democrats 

7. IPRT Cross-Party hustings on Penal Reform 

   • YouTube recording 

   • Short party representative videos 

8. We’ve added to the discussion in the media 

Now, how you vote is up to you. The election results that come from today will shape the future of Ireland’s penal system, and your voice matters. We encourage you to cast your vote thoughtfully, considering the information provided, to help create a more just and equitable society. 

However, the election results are not the end of our campaign. Regardless of the outcome, we will continue to advocate for commitments and actions in the Programme for Government that will lead to meaningful penal reform. We look forward to working constructively with those elected, including the new government and the newly appointed Minister for Justice, to ensure that penal reform remains at the forefront of Ireland’s criminal justice policies.