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Very concerning: Homicide and sex offenders among 1, 600 given temporary release

12th October 2026

Saoirse Brady, IPRT Executive Director, highlighted in the Irish Examiner the important role temporary release plays in supporting rehabilitation and successful reintegration into the community, while stressing that it must not be used as a means of managing chronic prison overcrowding. Addressing overcrowding requires meaningful and sustainable solutions, rather than reliance on temporary release.

Read the full article here.

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