Irish Penal Reform Trust

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.

Prisons are used as A & E trolleys for mentally ill, according to Clinical Director of Central Mental Hospital

19th July 2012

In the first of a two-part report by The Medical Times, Gary Culliton reveals the challenges facing severely mentally ill prisoners in Mountjoy.

The Irish Times: 'Inquiries to take place and reports published into all deaths in prison'

20th April 2012

A number of media channels report on the announcement by the Minister for Justice that the Inspector of Prisons is to carry out independent investigations into all deaths while in prison custody, including 'The Irish Times' and the 'Irish Independent'.

Irish Examiner: 'E-tagging ‘may not resolve’ prison crisis'

14th April 2012

In an article in the 'Irish Examiner', reporter Seán McCárthaigh outlines IPRT's response to prison service plans for electronic tagging.

RTÉ 1 Arena: 'The Old Triangle' at the Abbey Theatre

21st February 2012

On Sunday February 26th 2012, a host of Irish writers and musicians gathered at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin to celebrate the work of IPRT. Reporter Evelyn O'Rourke spoke to some of the artists in advance.

The Irish Times: Prison should be last resort for all categories of offender

13th February 2012

An opinion piece by Liam Herrick, IPRT Executive Director, outlines that crime is a social phenomenon, and policy must respond to that.

Ireland AM discusses reducing the prison populations with Liam Herrick and John O'Keefe

8th February 2012

This week, Ireland AM featured a discussion on the need to reduce the prisoner population of Ireland over time. There are currently over 4,500 people incarcerated in Ireland, at a cost of about €77,000 per prisoner per year.

Irish Examiner: 'Children’s groups critical of Government failings'

23rd January 2012

Caroline O'Doherty reports that government failures to protect children’s health, welfare and rights are still rife according to the Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2012.

Irish Times letters: 'Wanted - Emergency Budget'

20th January 2012

"We need a Plan B. We urge the Government to adopt emergency policy measures that can create jobs, generate sustainable growth, raise incomes and reduce poverty. This is the only sustainable route to economic recovery and fiscal stability."

The Irish Times: Call for overhaul of drugs sentencing

20th January 2012

Stephen Carroll and Carol Coulter report on IPRT's response to the Law Reform Commissions Consultation paper on mandatory sentencing for drug offences.

Limerick prison dirty and unhygienic according to report

18th January 2012

A report published by the Inspector of Prisons has highlighted the inadequate conditions in Limerick prison and the need for change.

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