Register now for the launch of IPRT’s new report "From Punishment to Prevention: Poverty, Inequality and Pathways into the Irish Criminal Justice System"
Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/.../from-pun....
IPRT welcomes progress on the Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018 — a law that can help people move on from past convictions and access housing, jobs & insurance. First proposed by Senator Lynn Ruane and sponsored by Deputy Gary Gannon. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbBn...
This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re highlighting the challenges women face in Ireland’s justice system — trauma, poverty, addiction, and caring responsibilities.
IPRT’s Saoirse Brady, Niamh McCormack & Anne Costello share why a gender-specific, trauma-informed approach matters. 🎥 bit.ly/4rjlmrD
IPRT was very sad to say goodbye to Tom Lord, our Policy & Research Coordinator. In just a year, Tom made a major contribution to our work, including leading on PIPS, IPRT’s flagship publication. We will miss him and wish him every success in the time ahead.
IPRT welcomes the publication of five Deaths in Custody reports. They reveal serious systemic failures: known mental health and drug-related risks were not addressed in time.
Overcrowding and gaps in care continue to put people in state custody at risk. Families deserve answers.
Read: bit.ly/4rhm35N
We’re delighted to welcome Fellipe Lopes as our new Communications, Content and Engagement Officer at IPRT!
As a photojournalist and filmmaker, Fellipe brings extensive experience in communications, content creation, and human rights. Check out his full profile: www.iprt.ie/who-we-are/i...
RTÉ Investigates exposed the crisis: people with severe mental health needs in prison due to lack of care. IPRT contributed & we echo Mark Kelly. Suspending “therapeutic bail” makes it worse. People with mental health needs should not be in prison. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3OgfEJt
#IPRT #MentalHealth
Office of the Inspector of Prisons follow-up reports reveal overcrowding, degrading conditions, and inadequate healthcare continue in Mountjoy and Cloverhill despite repeated recommendations.
Read IPRT's Press Release: bit.ly/4kjfU6t
#PrisonReform #HumanRights #IPRT
The impact of imprisonment on families especially children —is often unseen.
Moninne Griffith (Community Foundation Ireland) highlights why policymakers need to consider these hidden costs in this clip from the IPRT report Paying the Price.
Watch here: bit.ly/3K8rdk2
Newly published inspection reports reveal deeply concerning conditions across Irish prisons, including unsafe and unsanitary environments, over-use of solitary confinement, restrictive regimes, and a complaints system people in custody do not trust.
Read IPRT's press release here: bit.ly/4pNKdmR
Ireland’s prisons are in crisis. Chief Inspector Mark Kelly calls current conditions “inhuman and degrading — unworthy of Ireland in 2026.” Reducing the prison population, not building more prisons, must be the priority. This echoes IPRT’s long-standing calls. bit.ly/45GBHic
Celebrating 10 years of the Traveller Justice Initiative (TJI)! Produced by St Stephens Green Trust (SSGT), this video features reflections from those who have shaped TJI’s work, including SSGT, Anne Costello (TJI) and Saoirse Brady(IPRT).
🎥Watch: bit.ly/3YtLLHp @saoirse-b.bsky.social
ICYMI: On 22 Dec, Saoirse Brady, IPRT’s Executive Director, joined RTÉ’s Drivetime to discuss concerns around electronic monitoring being overseen by a private company — and the risk of electronic tagging widening the criminal justice net.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/49ImsHX
📢 We’re hiring!
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is looking for a Policy & Research Coordinator to support our work on progressive penal reform and human-rights-based justice in Ireland.
👉 Apply & learn more: bit.ly/3N6Dt5K
IPRT was glad to contribute to Penal Reform International’s research on children’s rights in remote justice hearings, sharing Irish perspectives alongside partners across Europe. A timely report with key lessons for child-friendly justice. @penalreformint.bsky.social bit.ly/491lcOP
IPRT's report, Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) 2024, has been featured across national & regional media - print, online, radio, and TV.
Thank you to the journalists who helped shine a light on the issues facing people in Irish prisons.
Read the report: bit.ly/4oxjtX4
ICYMI: On 2/12/25, Niamh McCormack, IPRT’s Legal Policy and Public Affairs Manager, joined @TheLastWord @TodayFMNews FM to discuss the launch of PIPS 2024 and why building more prison spaces won’t solve overcrowding.
🎧 bit.ly/48iWKcs (1:00:10)
#IPRT #PIPS2024
⏳ Only 8 days to apply!
IPRT is hiring a Communications, Content and Engagement Officer.
📅 Closing: 12 December
💼 Apply via Hirehive | More info on our recruitment page. bit.ly/4pfqqgv
#IPRT #Communications #Content #Engagement
ICYMI: RTÉ Six One News covered IPRT’s Progress in the Penal System 2024. Overcrowding is worsening, conditions have declined, and human rights issues — including rising deaths in custody — are becoming acute (Timestamp: 33:28).
Watch here: bit.ly/3XwMhEg
#PIPS2024 #PrisonReform #HumanRights
Happening now: PIPS 2024 launch.
Great turnout and strong discussion with Ashling Golden, Liam Herrick, Tom Lord, Jacqui Durkin, Darina Ryan-Pilkington, Robert Cullen & Sam Gluckstein.
🔗 bit.ly/4oxjtX4
#PIPS2024 #IPRT
@_IHREC
📢 We’re hiring!
IPRT is recruiting a Communications, Content & Engagement Officer.
Join Ireland’s leading NGO working for the rights of people in prison and evidence-based penal reform.
Apply here: bit.ly/4add7sk
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ICYMI 📰@RTE covered the launch of IPRT’s report "Paying the Price: The Impact and Cost of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland" Highlighting the financial, social & emotional burdens on families. Watch ▶️ bit.ly/4r8J2jE
(Timestamp: 22:48) #PayingThePrice
Families carry a hidden cost of imprisonment. It’s time for policy to reflect their reality.
#ChildrensRights #PenalReform #SocialJustice #PayingThePrice
Expert panel insights:
• Koulla Yiasouma
• Patricia Keilthy (Office of the Children’s Ombudsman)
• Dr Naomi Feely (Children’s Rights Alliance)
They emphasized the need for a child-centred, compassionate approach when a family member is imprisoned.
At the launch:
🗣️ Moninne Griffith (Community Foundation Ireland) – chair & speaker
🗣️ Saoirse Brady (IPRT) – highlighted why this research is urgent
🗣️ Dr Sara Singleton – presented the findings
#SocialJustice #HumanRights
Imprisonment doesn’t just affect the individual. Families face:
💸 Financial strain
💔 Emotional stress
🏠 Social challenges
These hidden costs are too often ignored in justice policy.
A new IPRT report: “Paying the Price – The Cost & Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland” by Dr Sara Singleton (TASC) reveals the financial and emotional burdens families face when a loved one is imprisoned.
📄 Read the report: bit.ly/3K8rdk2 🧵
#PayingThePrice @saoirse-b.bsky.social
📰Yesterday's editorial in @irishtimes.com labels prison conditions “unacceptable & inhumane”, citing IPRT & CPT as voices for reform. Urgent reform, not just more cells, is needed. 🔗https://bit.ly/481X661
#HumanRights #PenalReform #JusticeReformhttps://bit.ly/481X661
IPRT’s Saoirse Brady, discussed Ireland’s prison overcrowding on Newstalk yesterday. People in custody are sleeping on mattresses on the floor, and official figures don’t reflect reality.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/47QPrHm ⏱️1:15:06
@newstalkfm.bsky.social @antonsavage.bsky.social @saoirse-b.bsky.social
