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Interview with Saoirse Brady to discuss Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) 2024 report (Kildare FM)

2nd December 2025

IPRT Executive Director Saoirse Brady was interviewed by Hannah Kelly of Kildare Today on Kildare FM about the launch of the PIPS report. During the segment, Saoirse outlined the report’s key findings and described the mounting pressures caused by chronic prison overcrowding. She highlighted how inadequate space, cramped conditions, and the increasing use of mattresses on floors collectively paint a stark picture of the daily realities facing people in custody. The interview underscored the urgent need for systemic reforms and stronger cross-departmental cooperation within the government

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