Irish Penal Reform Trust

IPRT in the News

Sunday Business Post: Prison service hits out at ‘unsuitable’ medical provisions

2nd May 2010

Public Affairs Correspondent John Burke reports on a newly published review of health care provision in the Irish prison system.

Irish Times Letters: Resignation of prison governor

28th April 2010

In a letter to 'The Irish Times', the Women in Prison Reform Alliance calls for government to engage on the serious issues raised by the resignation of Governor McMahon.

Irish Independent: Prison chief hits back after governor quits women's jail

27th April 2010

Today's 'Irish Independent' reports on the resignation of the Governor of the Dóchas Centre, including the call from IPRT on Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to take responsibility for overcrowding.

Irish Examiner: Prison boss denies governor was undermined

27th April 2010

In today's 'Irish Examiner', Cormac O'Keeffe reports on Governor McMahon's resignation and the response of the Irish Prison Service.

RTE 'The Late Debate': Resignation of Dóchas Centre Governor

27th April 2010

Liam Herrick joins Rachael English to discuss the Dóchas Centre Governor's resignation.

RTE 'Drivetime': Resignation of Governor of Dóchas Centre

27th April 2010

Liam Herrick talks to Mary Wilson on the issue of women in prison.

RTÉ One News: Governor of women's prison leaves role

26th April 2010

IPRT's Liam Herrick spoke to RTÉ's 'One News' about the issues raised around the resignation of Governor McMahon of Dóchas centre.

Today FM: Women in Prison

13th April 2010

IPRT's Liam Herrick on The Last Word discussing the issue of women in prison.

Today FM: Inefficiencies in the System

7th April 2010

IPRT Executive Director Liam Herrick speaking on The Last Word.

4FM: Mental health provision for prisoners

9th March 2010

IPRT's Agnieszka Martynowicz spoke to David Harvey on 4FM about the provision of mental health care in Irish prisons.

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