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.
Event Details:
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Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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Registration: 2:00 PM | Event: 2:30–4:30 PM
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Venue: Wood Quay Venue, Dublin City Council, Dublin 8
What to Expect
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Presentation of the report findings by Dr. Sara Singleton
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Panel discussion on the impacts of imprisonment on families
Speakers
Full details of the panel speakers will be shared soon.
We hope you will join us for this important event. To register: click here.
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