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# iprt - Friday 2 February, 2018

Report calls for an end to solitary confinement in Irish prisons Solitary Confinement

Report calls for an end to solitary confinement in Irish prisons

Feb 2nd 2018, 2:20 PM 8,605 Views 49 Comments

A new report from the IPRT it says it can have a severe negative effect on prisoners’ mental health.

# iprt - Sunday 1 October, 2017

'People we recruit from prison are on average more loyal, more honest and stay with us for longer' Hiring Ex Prisoners

'People we recruit from prison are on average more loyal, more honest and stay with us for longer'

Oct 1st 2017, 10:00 PM 33,979 Views 20 Comments

The UK’s leading employer of people with convictions says there can be huge benefits in hiring ex-prisoners.

# iprt - Sunday 9 July, 2017

'Prisoners have a very basic human need for contact' Solitary Confinement

'Prisoners have a very basic human need for contact'

Jul 9th 2017, 7:00 AM 12,444 Views 33 Comments

A change in prison rules looks at the “meaningful human contact” prisoners get when out of their cells.

# iprt - Tuesday 2 February, 2016

'They think you are a poof and they prey on you' Lgbt In Prison

'They think you are a poof and they prey on you'

Feb 2nd 2016, 10:55 AM 17,948 Views 82 Comments

A new report documents the experiences of LGBT people in prison, an “invisible population”.

# iprt - Sunday 24 August, 2014

Community service: 'Cheaper than jail and makes society more safe' Justice

Community service: 'Cheaper than jail and makes society more safe'

Aug 24th 2014, 8:00 AM 6,763 Views 20 Comments

Last year, there were 2,354 Community Service Orders made, with a total of just over 352,000 hours in lieu of a custodial sentence.

# iprt - Wednesday 16 July, 2014

The UN says Ireland's prisons are 'inhuman' Overcrowding

The UN says Ireland's prisons are 'inhuman'

Jul 16th 2014, 6:40 AM 8,644 Views 48 Comments

“Chronic” overcrowding, “poor” cell conditions and the “inhuman” practice of slopping out – the UN says our prisons really need to step up.

# iprt - Friday 11 April, 2014

Over 8,000 people were imprisoned for non-payment of fines last year Prison

Over 8,000 people were imprisoned for non-payment of fines last year

Apr 11th 2014, 9:44 AM 11,184 Views 103 Comments

And legislation that will cut that number was passed yesterday.

# iprt - Monday 20 January, 2014

And President Higgins's new adviser is... New Job

And President Higgins's new adviser is...

Jan 20th 2014, 10:02 AM 16,469 Views 43 Comments

Drumroll, please.

# iprt - Thursday 21 November, 2013

Big increase in number of women being sent to jail Overcrowding

Big increase in number of women being sent to jail

Nov 21st 2013, 8:15 AM 8,453 Views 75 Comments

The number of women being sent to jail has increased by one third in the last three years, while the number of men being imprisoned has levelled off.

# iprt - Tuesday 23 July, 2013

Irish prison system 'over-reliant' on prolonged solitary confinement Solitary Confinement

Irish prison system 'over-reliant' on prolonged solitary confinement

Jul 23rd 2013, 6:01 PM 5,353 Views 54 Comments

The Irish Penal Reform Trust said today that extended periods of isolation can cause harm to prisoners’ mental health and make rehabilitation impossible.

# iprt - Thursday 4 July, 2013

Moving inmates from St Pat's to adult prison "won't make one iota of difference" Young Offenders

Moving inmates from St Pat's to adult prison "won't make one iota of difference"

Jul 4th 2013, 7:30 AM 5,208 Views 22 Comments

A prison officer in St Patrick’s says all the current problems in St Patrick’s Institution will just be recreated when the inmates move to Wheatfield Prison.

# iprt - Friday 1 February, 2013

Here's how 7,500 people went to jail for not paying fines in 2012 Justice System

Here's how 7,500 people went to jail for not paying fines in 2012

Feb 1st 2013, 6:55 AM 13,180 Views 56 Comments

An average of 20 people a day were jailed for non-payment of fines last year – despite moves to reduce the figures.

# iprt - Monday 19 November, 2012

Report asks for more supports for children with parents in prison Prison

Report asks for more supports for children with parents in prison

Nov 19th 2012, 11:47 AM 3,426 Views 32 Comments

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has made a number of recommendations about the rights and needs of families of prisoners.

# iprt - Tuesday 23 October, 2012

Call for reforms to ensure "fair and transparent" early release of prisoners Prison

Call for reforms to ensure "fair and transparent" early release of prisoners

Oct 23rd 2012, 8:50 AM 3,323 Views 38 Comments

The IPRT recommends that a single ‘Early Release Act’ should be enacted to overhaul the current systems of remission, temporary release and parole.

# iprt - Saturday 21 July, 2012

25 people a day are being jailed for not paying fines Courts

25 people a day are being jailed for not paying fines

Jul 21st 2012, 7:15 AM 6,868 Views 30 Comments

The high number of people being jailed for non-payment has been described as “expensive and pointless”.

# iprt - Monday 30 April, 2012

Dramatic 45 per cent increase in numbers sent to prison Prisons

Dramatic 45 per cent increase in numbers sent to prison

Apr 30th 2012, 6:27 PM 3,267 Views 47 Comments

However, the number of prison staff has actually fallen over the last five years.

# iprt - Monday 12 March, 2012

Inspector's report finds Limerick Prison 'has made progress' Prisons

Inspector's report finds Limerick Prison 'has made progress'

Mar 12th 2012, 7:09 PM 1,759 Views 3 Comments

A report by the Inspector of Prisons earlier this year had found that Limerick Prison was not fit for purpose and needed a ‘regime change’.

# iprt - Monday 10 October, 2011

Government urged to address 'sub-standard' prison conditions Prison

Government urged to address 'sub-standard' prison conditions

Oct 10th 2011, 8:58 PM 666 Views 23 Comments

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has also asked the government to commit to a timeframe in bringing prison conditions in line with international standards.

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