IPRT in the News
As part of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Strategic Plan 2023-2026, one of our main goals is to campaign for a progressive criminal justice system that upholds human rights. Engagement with the media plays a large part in that as we discuss our evidence-based research, advocate for people in prison, and work to change attitudes and challenge misconceptions about people in the criminal justice system.
Below you will see a list of most of IPRT's media features including recordings of radio discussions, links to TV appearances, and access to written articles and opinion pieces. You can also listen back to long-form recorded discussions with podcast hosts on our Podcast webpage.
The Irish Examiner: Limit prison to only most serious offences
10th November 2016
There have been calls for the Government to take a fresh look at the effectiveness of sending people to prison after a new report showed almost half of prison inmates had re-offended within three years.
The Irish Times: No Holding Cells for Prisoners Attending Children’s Court
31st October 2016
Prisoners who attend the Dublin District Child Care Court are being held in prison vans while waiting for their cases because there are no holding cells at the court.
Round Up: Data Released on Solitary Confinement in Irish Prisons
24th October 2016
Read IPRT's latest comments in the media on data released on prolonged Solitary Confinement in Irish Prisons.
Round Up: Older People in Prison Report Launch
3rd October 2016
A round up of IPRT's latest statements and press releases in light of the launch of our latest report, 'In Here Time Stands Still: The Rights, Needs and Experiences of Older People in Prison'.
Round Up: Oberstown Review
19th September 2016
A round-up of IPRT statements and comments in the media on the announcement of a review of Oberstown Children Detention Campus by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone.
The Irish Times: Life Sentences and Parole Reform
6th September 2016
Read IPRT's latest comments in the media on sentencing for murder along with new information concerning the parole process.
Round Up: Oberstown Industrial Dispute
31st August 2016
A round-up of IPRT's statements and comments in the media on the ongoing Oberstown industrial dispute, including Monday's incident in which a member of the emergency staff was injured and a number of residents escaped confinement.
Parole Bill 2016
21st June 2016
The Parole Board is to be given statutory footing in a new Private Member's Bill brought before the Dáil this month.
The Prison Ombudsman around the world
23rd May 2016
Ahead of ‘The Ombudsman Behind Bars’ conference held by the Office of the Ombudsman on the 12th May last, IPRT looked at the role of Prison Ombudsmen around the world.
Round-up: 'The Ombudsman Behind Bars'
13th May 2016
Speaking at 'The Ombudsman Behind Bars' conference, Inspector of Prisons recommended that the Office of the Ombudsman should be allowed to investigate individual prisoners complaints.
