Elections 2024
Securing Our Future – Programme for Government 2025+
What is in the Programme for Government on penal reform?
The Journal: Opinion: The next government needs to adopt a new approach to the criminal justice system
In The Journal, Saoirse Brady of the Irish Penal Reform Trust says the new government should listen to the experts when it comes to creating a functioning, humane prison system in Ireland.
IPRT Key Asks for the Programme for Government 2025+
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) calls on the new government to adopt the following six key commitments in the next Programme for Government. These priorities are evidence-based, cost-effective, and aligned with Ireland’s international obligations. They address systemic challenges in the justice system and aim to reduce offending, enhance public safety, and ensure dignity and fairness for all.
Round-up of IPRT General Election 2024 resources
Aan easy-to-access round-up of all of our resources.
Party manifesto analysis 2024: Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin launched their election manifesto, The Choice for Change, on Tuesday 19 November 2024. Below, IPRT analyses relevant proposals contained in the manifesto.
Party manifesto analysis 2024: Social Democrats
The Social Democrats launched their election manifesto, For the Future, on Tuesday 19 November 2024. Below, IPRT analyses relevant proposals contained in the manifesto.
Party manifesto analysis 2024: Aontú
Aontú launched their manifesto, Common Sense, on Thursday 21 November 2024. Below, IPRT analyses relevant proposals contained in the manifesto, which was published in two parts.
IPRT Cross-Party Hustings on Penal Reform
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) held a cross-party hustings event on penal reform event in the lead-up to the upcoming General Election. The event took place on Wednesday 20 November 2024.
Irish Examiner: Alternatives to prison in cases of non-violent crime urged
On Wednesday 20 November 2024, after the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Cross-Party Hustings at the Mansion House, Dublin, Irish Examiner journalist Liz Dunphy reported on the event.
Party manifesto analysis 2024: Fine Gael
Fine Gael launched their justice plan, Law and Order and Defence: A safe and secure Ireland on Friday 15 November 2024. The full election manifesto, Securing your future, was published on Sunday 17 November 2024.
