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.
Irish Times: Mountjoy accounts for 45% of all drug seizures in Irish jails
4th October 2010
There have been almost as many drug seizures in Mountjoy Prison over the past two years as the rest of the jails in the Republic combined. This is despite a so-called drug-free regime operating in the Dublin jail.
Irish Times: Wall around site of planned prison 'poor use of money'
24th September 2010
Carol Coulter reports on the political panel at the IPRT's Shifting Focus conference this week.
Irish Examiner: 'Wasteful' spending of criminal justice system criticised
23rd September 2010
Cormac O'Keeffe reports on Shifting Focus: From Criminal Justice to Social Justice.
Irish Times: 'Shift' needed in approach to crime
23rd September 2010
Carol Coulter highlights some of the key facts presented by the speakers at the Shifting Focus conference.
Evening Herald: A prison service on the edge
26th August 2010
The 'Evening Herald' highlights concerns over the increasing prisoner population, including those voiced by IPRT.
How and why temporary release is currently being used
16th August 2010
Too many people are unnecessarily clogging up the prison system, which is contributing to prison over-crowding and a reliance on temporary release.
Evening Herald: Mountjoy dungeons to boost cell capacity
16th August 2010
Charlie Mallon, writing in the 'Evening Herald', reports on overcrowding in Irish prisons.
RTÉ, Pat Kenny: The Management of Sex Offenders
11th August 2010
Liam was a contributor on today's Pat Kenny radio show, which looked at the public fears surrounding Larry Murphy's release as well as other issues pertaining to sex offenders in general.
Irish Examiner: Low level drug dealers receiving long sentences
10th August 2010
While criminal bosses escape prison, small and low level drug dealers are getting long jail terms.
Irish Examiner: Prison Crisis 'Out of Control'
9th August 2010
While the figures from the IPS Annual Report 2009 are alarming, we must remember that these are now 7 months out of date.
