IPRT Briefings
IPRT Briefing: Detention of Children in St. Patrick's Institution (updated) 1st November 2011 
A short document outlining IPRT's position on the ongoing detention of children in St. Patrick's Institution, together with information on the conditions, the issues and three key recommendations. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Overcrowding in Irish Prisons (updated) 12th October 2011
A short updated document on the overcrowding crisis in Irish Prisons, identifying short-, medium- and long-term solutions. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Women in Detention 22nd August 2011
Women offenders generally present a lower risk to society, yet high numbers are being sent to prison for non-violent offences. This Briefing outlines the current provisions for female prisoners in Ireland, with eight clear recommendations for change. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Spent Convictions 10th May 2011
A short document outlining the current situation with regard to spent convictions and why enacting legislation is so important. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2011 23rd March 2011
A short analysis of the Community Service Bill which will be discussed in the Dáil on 24th March 2011. IPRT welcomes the Bill from the new Minister for Justice, Mr.Alan Shatter. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Sanitation and Slopping Out in Irish Prisons 24th January 2011
The ongoing practice of ‘slopping out’ in Irish prisons has received national and international condemnation. Despite Government assurances since 1993 that it will bring an end to this inhuman and degrading practice, it continues - in direct contravention of international human rights law. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Reintegration of Prisoners in Ireland 13th July 2010
A short document making 12 key recommendations towards the necessary improvement of reintegration services in Ireland, thereby stemming the high rates of recidivism which sees 60% of prisoners return to prison. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Fines Bill 2009 (Report Stage) 1st March 2010
A short document outlining amendments to the Fines Bill 2009, necessary to ensure that imprisonment is used only as a last resort for fine default. Read more
IPRT Briefing: Mental Health in Prisons (preliminary) 17th November 2009
A short document outlining the issue of mental health in Irish prisons, with six key recommendations. Read more