The Irish Penal Reform Trust hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the launches of new publications, consultations, campaign events, and our AGM.
18th June 2009
IPRT hosted an Open Forum entitled “Re-imagining the Role of Prison in Irish Society” on Thursday 18th June, 2009. The 2009 AGM took place before the event.
14th April 2009
On March 26th, IPRT hosted the second in our Prison Law series of practice seminars for barristers and solicitors on the issue of Parole.
22nd May 2008
On May 22nd, the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice will host a presentation by Baroness Corston of the British House of Lords of her recent comprehensive review of the system for detaining women offenders in the England and Wales. Senator Ivana Bacik will present a response.
19th May 2008
IPRT is delighted to announce that its AGM will take place on Monday May 19th 2008, to be followed by its Annual Lecture, given this year by Anne Owers, Chief Inspector with HM Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales.
25th July 2007
Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan officially launched "The Whitaker Committee Report 20 Years On - Lessons Learned or Lessons Forgotten?" on July 25th, 2007 in Buswells Hotel.
6th February 2007
Event to debate the motion "This House Believes that Prison Works"
9th November 2006
IPRT Chairperson Claire Hamilton to speak at seminar on the social and financial costs of prisons in Ireland.
28th August 2006
IPRT, Merchants Quay Ireland and UISCE will co-host a public lecture with special guest Jerry Cameron of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
14th July 2006
IPRT Executive Director to co-facilitate day-long session on advocacy training at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, Galway
15th June 2006
Joint report by the Community Foundation of Ireland and the IPRT.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.