Patrons of IPRT

[L-R: Dr Mary Rogan, Chairperson of IPRT; Theo Dorgan, poet; Paula Meehan, poet and patron of IPRT; Liam Herrick, Executive Director of IPRT; Senator Ivana Bacik, patron of IPRT. Photo: Derek Speirs]

IPRT  is delighted to have the support of four patrons who champion our work in the area of prisoners’ rights and penal reform. Each of our patrons has a strong connection with arts in prisons and/or advocacy for the human rights of prisoners.

Patrons of IPRT:

• Paula Meehan - poet (patron since May 2010)
• Peter Sheridan - author, director (patron since May 2010)
• Senator Ivana Bacik (patron since June 2010)
• John Lonergan - former Governor of Mountjoy Prison (patron since June 2010)