IPRT in the News
As part of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Strategic Plan 2023-2026, one of our main goals is to campaign for a progressive criminal justice system that upholds human rights. Engagement with the media plays a large part in that as we discuss our evidence-based research, advocate for people in prison, and work to change attitudes and challenge misconceptions about people in the criminal justice system.
Below you will see a list of most of IPRT's media features including recordings of radio discussions, links to TV appearances, and access to written articles and opinion pieces. You can also listen back to long-form recorded discussions with podcast hosts on our Podcast webpage.
Round Up: Oberstown Review
19th September 2016
A round-up of IPRT statements and comments in the media on the announcement of a review of Oberstown Children Detention Campus by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone.
The Irish Times: Life Sentences and Parole Reform
6th September 2016
Read IPRT's latest comments in the media on sentencing for murder along with new information concerning the parole process.
Round Up: Oberstown Industrial Dispute
31st August 2016
A round-up of IPRT's statements and comments in the media on the ongoing Oberstown industrial dispute, including Monday's incident in which a member of the emergency staff was injured and a number of residents escaped confinement.
Parole Bill 2016
21st June 2016
The Parole Board is to be given statutory footing in a new Private Member's Bill brought before the Dáil this month.
The Prison Ombudsman around the world
23rd May 2016
Ahead of ‘The Ombudsman Behind Bars’ conference held by the Office of the Ombudsman on the 12th May last, IPRT looked at the role of Prison Ombudsmen around the world.
Round-up: 'The Ombudsman Behind Bars'
13th May 2016
Speaking at 'The Ombudsman Behind Bars' conference, Inspector of Prisons recommended that the Office of the Ombudsman should be allowed to investigate individual prisoners complaints.
Irish Examiner: Court fine defaulters make up 60% of all jail cases
9th March 2016
The record number of people imprisoned in 2015 was driven by the rocketing number of people imprisoned for failing to pay a court fine.
Round-up: 'Out on the Inside' - LGBT people in prison
3rd February 2016
Media coverage of IPRT report 'Out on the Inside', the first in-depth study of the experiences of LGBT people in prison in Ireland.
Round-up: Commencement of Fines Legislation
13th January 2016
Deirdre Malone, Executive Director of IPRT, responded to media requests for a comment on the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014.
Irish Times: Criminologist who argued for a humane justice system
2nd January 2016
Paul O’Mahony: September 29th, 1946 - November 11th, 2015
