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.
Today FM: What does imprisonment for life actually mean?
11th May 2010
Should life sentences for homicide run concurrently or consecutively? Liam Herrick of IPRT and Joan Deane of AdVIC talked to Today FM's Matt Cooper about sentencing in homicide cases.
Irish Times: Parents imprisoned for failing to ensure children go to school
7th May 2010
In an article in today's 'Irish Times', Jamie Smyth and Brendan Grehan report on the imprisonment of parents for failure to ensure their children attend school. IPRT believes the €8k it costs to imprison a parent for 30 days could be better spent...
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.
