Events
Irish Penal Reform Trust hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the launches of new publications, consultations, campaign events, and our AGM.
Report launch: Paying the Price – The Cost and Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland
19th November 2025
We are pleased to invite you to the launch of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) report, “Paying the Price: The cost and impact of imprisonment on families in Ireland”. The report is authored by Dr. Sara Singleton, Head of Public Education at TASC, and explores the financial, social, and emotional impact of imprisonment on family members, shedding light on the challenges faced by families and contributing to the national conversation on penal reform and family support.
Panel discussion to reflect on the recent report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland
24th September 2025
Reflecting on the recent report of the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. 24 September 2025
Round-up: IPRT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
24th September 2025
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) took place in-person in Dublin on Wednesday 24 September 2025, and the IPRT Annual Report 2024 was launched at the AGM.
Round-up: Irish Penal Reform Trust's 30 year Anniversary Event
10th April 2025
On Thursday, 10 April 2025, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) proudly celebrated 30 years of advocating for a just and humane Ireland, where prison is truly a last resort.
Celebrating 30 years of the Irish Penal Reform Trust
21st March 2025
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is delighted to announce that we will be holding an event celebrating 30 years of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT).
IPRT Cross-Party Hustings on Penal Reform
20th November 2024
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) held a cross-party hustings event on penal reform event in the lead-up to the upcoming General Election. The event took place on Wednesday 20 November 2024.
Report launch: Boxed Out: Higher Education, Criminal Convictions, and Perceptions of Risk
4th November 2024
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is delighted to be the civic society project partner for the research report 'Boxed Out: Higher education, criminal convictions, and perceptions of risk' funded by the Irish Research Council. The research led by Dr Joe Garrihy and Dr Ciara Bracken-Roche of Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology will be launched on Wednesday morning, 13 November 2024 as part of a larger event 'New Opportunities: Higher Education Pathways for People with Convictions'.
Report launch: Access to Justice: Legal Pathways to Justice for the Rights of People in Prison
24th September 2024
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is delighted to be the civic society project partner for the research report Access to Justice: Legal Pathways to Justice for the Rights of People in Prison authored by Dr Amina Adanan.
Round-up: IPRT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024
18th September 2024
The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) took place in-person in Dublin on Wednesday 8 September 2024, and the IPRT Annual Review 2024 was launched at the AGM.
Round-up: Know Your Rights: Information, Advocacy and Remedies event
22nd August 2024
On 22 August 2024, IPRT held a fully subscribed 'Know Your Rights: Information, Advocacy and Remedies' conference, welcoming a wide variety of stakeholders to discuss access to and vindication of rights for people in prison.
