In the Sunday Tribune, Ali Bracken, Crime Correspondent, reports on latest figures from the Irish Prison Service (IPS) which show further increases in prisoner numbers. Read more
Dearbhail McDonald, Legal Editor, reports in the 'Irish Independent' on the falling costs of housing a prisoner in 2009. IPRT's Liam Herrick challenges the figures, questioning whether monies saved through chronic overcrowding can be viewed as 'success'. Read more
More then half the prison population is now made up of people charged with road traffic offences and non-payment of court ordered fines. Read more
While the figures from the IPS Annual Report 2009 are alarming, we must remember that these are now 7 months out of date. Read more
While criminal bosses escape prison, small and low level drug dealers are getting long jail terms. Read more
Liam was a contributor on today's Pat Kenny radio show, which looked at the public fears surrounding Larry Murphy's release as well as other issues pertaining to sex offenders in general. Read more
Too many people are unnecessarily clogging up the prison system, which is contributing to prison over-crowding and a reliance on temporary release. Read more
Charlie Mallon, writing in the 'Evening Herald', reports on overcrowding in Irish prisons. Read more
The 'Evening Herald' highlights concerns over the increasing prisoner population, including those voiced by IPRT. Read more
