Saoirse Brady contributes to discussion on prison complaints system - Breakingnews.ie
19th November 2025
Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of IPRT, added to Chief Inspector of Prisons Mark Kelly’s warning that the prisoner complaints system is “manifestly unfit for purpose.” She highlighted how fear of reprisal, poor confidentiality, and lack of trust deter prisoners from making complaints, leaving serious issues unreported and accountability weak. IPRT calls for an independent, transparent complaints mechanism to protect prisoner welfare and ensure effective oversight.
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