Read the latest newsletter from the Irish Penal Reform Trust. Highlights in this edition include updates on events, submissions, projects, media appearances and changes to the IPRT team.
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. Read more about the event here.
The work we do, simply put, would not be possible without the support of our members. Support our advocacy by becoming a member today.
Learn more about Community Service Orders, Conditional Discharge, Custodial Sentences, Deferred Sentences, Dismissal, Fines, Life Sentences, and Suspended Sentences. Read our easy-to-read explainers.
Irish Penal Reform Trust reported on our activities and achievements during 2024 at our most recent AGM. Read about our work in our Annual Report 2024.
Action for Children and Families of Prisoners Network is a network led by IPRT focused on acting as a unified voice to bring about positive sustained change for children and families affected by imprisonment in Ireland. Read more about our work for children and families of people in prison.
IPRT report launched: "The Secondary Punishment”: A Scoping Study on Employer Attitudes to Hiring People with Criminal Convictions. Read the report.
IPRT and NIACRO held our most recent All-Island Fund event ‘The Criminal Justice System North and South – Current Challenges and Opportunities for Change' on Thursday 14 March 2024.
IPRT published our latest report ‘Maternal Imprisonment in Ireland: A Scoping Study’ Thursday 2 March 2023.
Save the date! Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) 2025 will be launched on 2 December 2025 in the IHREC office. Further details to follow.
Latest News
- Press Release: IPRT calls for immediate action following the Office of the Inspector of Prisons’ publication of its Annual Report 2024 and Strategic Plan 2025-2029
- IPRT presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the General Scheme of the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024
- Press Statement: Irish Penal Reform Trust response to Parole Board Annual Report 2024
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- IPRT Statement on Budget 2026
Latest Events
- Report launch: Paying the Price – The Cost and Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland
- 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
- Round-up: IPRT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
- Round-up: Irish Penal Reform Trust's 30 year Anniversary Event
- Celebrating 30 years of the Irish Penal Reform Trust
IPRT in the news
- Saoirse Brady Discusses Prison Spending and Community Sanctions on Drivetime
- Rehabilitated offenders should be able to move on with their lives - that includes jobs
- Niamh McCormack joined Deirdre Walsh on the Radio Kerry Talkabout programme to discuss rehabilitation for people with convictions
- Letter to Irish Times October 15th: On giving convicted people a second chance
- What is the justice system for if we don’t believe in rehabilitation?
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