News & Press Releases

The Conversation: Criminalising vulnerability – the issue of women’s prisons

2nd August 2019

Gillian McNaull of Queen's University Belfast writes on the issue of women in prison, and the growing numbers of one of the most vulnerable populations.

Publication of report into covert surveillance in prisons

26th July 2019

IPRT welcomes the announcement by the Minister of the establishment of a new Prison Service Board with an independent Chair, which will be responsible for developing and upholding improved ethical standards.

Irish Times: Growing concerns about mental health in Irish prisons

23rd July 2019

The Irish Times reports on an increase in the number of assaults on prison staff. Minister Charlie Flanagan calls for greater measures to address the issue of mental health in prison.

Irish Examiner: Fresh concerns about overcrowding in Irish prisons

16th July 2019

IPRT comments on the extent of prison overcrowding and reiterates the urgent need for implementation of a strategy to reduce prisoner numbers to a safe level.

Parole legislation is passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas

11th July 2019

The Parole Bill 2016, when signed and enacted, will place the Parole Board on an independent statutory footing, with the power to make final decisions on the release of eligible prisoners.

IPRT Presentation to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Spent Convictions

10th July 2019

IPRT appeared before the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality to give evidence as part of the Committee’s review of spent convictions legislation.

Guest article: Making Rights Real for People with Disabilities in Detention

2nd July 2019

IPRT, in collaboration with the Centre for Disability Law and Policy (NUIG), has launched a short-term research project on the situation of prisoners with disabilities in Ireland. Read this guest post from the researchers for more info.

Probation Recidivism 2011 and 2012 Cohorts

27th June 2019

The Central Statistics Office has published statistics on re-offending for those sentenced to probation in 2011 and 2012. Data shows an almost 8% drop in the rate of re-offending between the 2008 and 2012 cohorts.

IPRT responds to annual report from Irish Prison Service

24th June 2019

While positive reforms have been made in penal policy in recent years, an over-reliance on prison sentences within the judicial system means our prisons are becoming increasingly overcrowded.

Irish Prison Service Annual Report 2018

24th June 2019

IPRT outlines some of the key stats in the Irish Prison Service Annual Report 2018 and how they compare to 2017.

The Conversation: Criminalising vulnerability – the issue of women’s prisons

Publication of report into covert surveillance in prisons

Irish Times: Growing concerns about mental health in Irish prisons

Irish Examiner: Fresh concerns about overcrowding in Irish prisons

Parole legislation is passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas

IPRT Presentation to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Spent Convictions

Guest article: Making Rights Real for People with Disabilities in Detention

Probation Recidivism 2011 and 2012 Cohorts

IPRT responds to annual report from Irish Prison Service

Irish Prison Service Annual Report 2018

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