28th September 2012
In two articles in the 'Irish Examiner', Cormac O'Keefe reports on the numbers being held on protection across the prison estate, with particular focus on the numbers held on protection in St Patrick's Institution.
26th September 2012
Writing in today's 'Irish Examiner', Michael Clifford picks up on issues around sentencing and consistency discussed at the IPRT Annual Lecture 2012.
19th September 2012
The release of a high profile life sentenced prisoner who has served 30 years in prison has brought the media spotlight back on sentencing, parole processes and reintegration following release.
30th August 2012
Liam Herrick & panel discuss white collar crime and punishment in Ireland.
29th August 2012
IPRT's Liam Herrick discusses White Collar Crime on RTE's Drivetime.
16th August 2012
IPRT's Liam Herrick discusses why mandatory sentences are not the answer to improving fairness in our criminal justice system
9th August 2012
IPRT's Executive Director, Liam Herrick was interviewed for RTE's Morning Ireland radio programme
9th August 2012
IPRT Executive Director Discussing the ramifications of increasing numbers of people being imprisoned for non-payment of fines.
9th August 2012
IPRT Executive Director discusses the increase in the number of women being sent to prison in 2011.
9th August 2012
Liam Herrick was interviewed in relation to parole and structured temporary release on Midwest Radio on 9th August 2012.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.