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.

Irish Times: Parents imprisoned for failing to ensure children go to school

7th May 2010

In an article in today's 'Irish Times', Jamie Smyth and Brendan Grehan report on the imprisonment of parents for failure to ensure their children attend school. IPRT believes the €8k it costs to imprison a parent for 30 days could be better spent...

Sunday Business Post: Prison service hits out at ‘unsuitable’ medical provisions

2nd May 2010

Public Affairs Correspondent John Burke reports on a newly published review of health care provision in the Irish prison system.

Irish Times Letters: Resignation of prison governor

28th April 2010

In a letter to 'The Irish Times', the Women in Prison Reform Alliance calls for government to engage on the serious issues raised by the resignation of Governor McMahon.

RTE 'Drivetime': Resignation of Governor of Dóchas Centre

27th April 2010

Liam Herrick talks to Mary Wilson on the issue of women in prison.

Irish Independent: Prison chief hits back after governor quits women's jail

27th April 2010

Today's 'Irish Independent' reports on the resignation of the Governor of the Dóchas Centre, including the call from IPRT on Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to take responsibility for overcrowding.

Irish Examiner: Prison boss denies governor was undermined

27th April 2010

In today's 'Irish Examiner', Cormac O'Keeffe reports on Governor McMahon's resignation and the response of the Irish Prison Service.

RTE 'The Late Debate': Resignation of Dóchas Centre Governor

27th April 2010

Liam Herrick joins Rachael English to discuss the Dóchas Centre Governor's resignation.

RTÉ One News: Governor of women's prison leaves role

26th April 2010

IPRT's Liam Herrick spoke to RTÉ's 'One News' about the issues raised around the resignation of Governor McMahon of Dóchas centre.

Today FM: Women in Prison

13th April 2010

IPRT's Liam Herrick on The Last Word discussing the issue of women in prison.

Today FM: Inefficiencies in the System

7th April 2010

IPRT Executive Director Liam Herrick speaking on The Last Word.

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