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IPRT comments on chronic overcrowding in Mountjoy Prison 12th June 2009
Following three incidents over a 24-hour period in Mountjoy Prison, IPRT was invited to comment on the issue of overcrowding on Today FM's 'The Last Word' and RTÉ's 'Morning Ireland'... Read more
Fingal Independent: 'Irish penal policy is at a crossroads' 27th May 2009
Planning for prison building must be framed in the context of a wider plan regarding the proper use of imprisonment and the appropriate use of alternatives to custody, according to IPRT. Read more
"Crossroads in prison building presents opportunity to rethink direction" 20th May 2009
IPRT article posted on the Irish Left Review, a new political online magazine. Read more
Thornton Hall prison now 'unaffordable' 19th May 2009
Liam Herrick spoke to RTÉ’s ‘Nine News’ on the opportunity presented to policy-makers following the announcement of the decision to review plans for a new prison at Thornton Hall. Read more
IPRT discuss Sentencing on the Late Late Show 24th April 2009
Liam Herrick appeared on RTÉ's ‘The Late, Late Show’ as part of a discussion on sentencing and the rehabilitation of prisoners, following the release of Michael Bambrick. Read more
Irish Examiner: 'Prison a ‘powder keg’ for people with psychiatric problems' 23rd April 2009
An article in the 'Irish Examiner' reports on IPRT's position regarding current provisions for prisoners with mental health issues. Read more
“Manslaughter verdict in Mountjoy case” 22nd April 2009
Liam Herrick spoke to RTÉ's 'Morning Ireland' on the ways prisoners with mental health problems are dealt with in the Irish penal system. Read more