@saoirse-b.bsky.social
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A new IPRT report: “Paying the Price – The Cost & Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland” by Dr Sara Singleton (TASC) reveals the financial and emotional burdens families face when a loved one is imprisoned.
📄 Read the report: bit.ly/3K8rdk2 🧵
#PayingThePrice @saoirse-b.bsky.social
📄 Read the report: bit.ly/3K8rdk2 🧵
#PayingThePrice @saoirse-b.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A new IPRT report: “Paying the Price – The Cost & Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland” by Dr Sara Singleton (TASC) reveals the financial and emotional burdens families face when a loved one is imprisoned.
📄 Read the report: bit.ly/3K8rdk2 🧵
#PayingThePrice @saoirse-b.bsky.social
📄 Read the report: bit.ly/3K8rdk2 🧵
#PayingThePrice @saoirse-b.bsky.social
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IPRT’s Saoirse Brady, discussed Ireland’s prison overcrowding on Newstalk yesterday. People in custody are sleeping on mattresses on the floor, and official figures don’t reflect reality.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/47QPrHm ⏱️1:15:06
@newstalkfm.bsky.social @antonsavage.bsky.social @saoirse-b.bsky.social
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/47QPrHm ⏱️1:15:06
@newstalkfm.bsky.social @antonsavage.bsky.social @saoirse-b.bsky.social
The Anton Savage Show - November 16th, 2025 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
November 16th, 2025 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
IPRT’s Saoirse Brady, discussed Ireland’s prison overcrowding on Newstalk yesterday. People in custody are sleeping on mattresses on the floor, and official figures don’t reflect reality.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/47QPrHm ⏱️1:15:06
@newstalkfm.bsky.social @antonsavage.bsky.social @saoirse-b.bsky.social
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/47QPrHm ⏱️1:15:06
@newstalkfm.bsky.social @antonsavage.bsky.social @saoirse-b.bsky.social
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On 4 Nov, IPRT’s Saoirse Brady & Niamh McCormack appeared, with colleagues from the sector and academia, before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice for pre-legislative scrutiny of the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024 to give evidence on strengthening the youth justice system. 🧵
@saoirse-b.bsky.social
@saoirse-b.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
On 4 Nov, IPRT’s Saoirse Brady & Niamh McCormack appeared, with colleagues from the sector and academia, before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice for pre-legislative scrutiny of the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024 to give evidence on strengthening the youth justice system. 🧵
@saoirse-b.bsky.social
@saoirse-b.bsky.social
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Our Executive Director Saoirse Brady's letter in @irishtimes.com highlights the barriers faced by people with convictions long after serving their sentence. Everyone deserves a genuine second chance.
Read here 👉 bit.ly/48s2xNr
#Rehabilitation #SecondChances @saoirse-b.bsky.social
Read here 👉 bit.ly/48s2xNr
#Rehabilitation #SecondChances @saoirse-b.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Our Executive Director Saoirse Brady's letter in @irishtimes.com highlights the barriers faced by people with convictions long after serving their sentence. Everyone deserves a genuine second chance.
Read here 👉 bit.ly/48s2xNr
#Rehabilitation #SecondChances @saoirse-b.bsky.social
Read here 👉 bit.ly/48s2xNr
#Rehabilitation #SecondChances @saoirse-b.bsky.social
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On @news.rte.ie News At One, our ED @saoirse-b.bsky.social responded to Irish Prison Services 2024 Report. Overcrowding and ongoing use of mattresses are an unacceptable breach of human dignity. She called for further Investment in probation & community sanctions. Listen back (36:39): bit.ly/4oYh3SK
News At One Thursday 4 September 2025
News, sport, business and interviews presented by Rachael English.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On @news.rte.ie News At One, our ED @saoirse-b.bsky.social responded to Irish Prison Services 2024 Report. Overcrowding and ongoing use of mattresses are an unacceptable breach of human dignity. She called for further Investment in probation & community sanctions. Listen back (36:39): bit.ly/4oYh3SK
A really poignant fundraiser for support organisations on the ground in Palestine! Fair play to all who took part and supported the National Famine Way for Palestine. You can still donate at: chuffed.org/project/1404...
National Famine Way for Palestine
WALK THE NATIONAL FAMINE WAY FOR PALESTINE
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August 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A really poignant fundraiser for support organisations on the ground in Palestine! Fair play to all who took part and supported the National Famine Way for Palestine. You can still donate at: chuffed.org/project/1404...
Come work with @IPRT - we're currently hiring for 2 key roles-
📢📰 Communications and Campaigns Lead
📝🗂 Governance and Administration Officer
More details including job spec and T&Cs available at: irish-penal-reform-trust.hirehive.com
#JobFairy
📢📰 Communications and Campaigns Lead
📝🗂 Governance and Administration Officer
More details including job spec and T&Cs available at: irish-penal-reform-trust.hirehive.com
#JobFairy
June 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Come work with @IPRT - we're currently hiring for 2 key roles-
📢📰 Communications and Campaigns Lead
📝🗂 Governance and Administration Officer
More details including job spec and T&Cs available at: irish-penal-reform-trust.hirehive.com
#JobFairy
📢📰 Communications and Campaigns Lead
📝🗂 Governance and Administration Officer
More details including job spec and T&Cs available at: irish-penal-reform-trust.hirehive.com
#JobFairy
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Let us not forget that Dr Abu Safiya is still being illegally held by the genocidal Israeli government.
June 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Let us not forget that Dr Abu Safiya is still being illegally held by the genocidal Israeli government.
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LAST CHANCE!
Applications for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025 will close on Monday 2, June
For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499
Applications for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025 will close on Monday 2, June
For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499
May 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
LAST CHANCE!
Applications for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025 will close on Monday 2, June
For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499
Applications for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025 will close on Monday 2, June
For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499
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Our Parental Advocacy & Information Service focuses on parents of children subject to care proceedings.
We aspire to listen, inform & empower parents of children in care.💚
📅 Monday - Friday
⌚ 10am to 1pm
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 www.barnardos.ie/parental-adv...
We aspire to listen, inform & empower parents of children in care.💚
📅 Monday - Friday
⌚ 10am to 1pm
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 www.barnardos.ie/parental-adv...
May 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our Parental Advocacy & Information Service focuses on parents of children subject to care proceedings.
We aspire to listen, inform & empower parents of children in care.💚
📅 Monday - Friday
⌚ 10am to 1pm
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 www.barnardos.ie/parental-adv...
We aspire to listen, inform & empower parents of children in care.💚
📅 Monday - Friday
⌚ 10am to 1pm
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 www.barnardos.ie/parental-adv...
Everyone agrees that the prison overcrowding crisis is unsustainable and is having dire impacts on living (as well as working) conditions.
Here we have the Chief Inspector of Prisons @Blackhall99 of the @OIP_Ireland outlining another stark consequence of this crisis 👇
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Here we have the Chief Inspector of Prisons @Blackhall99 of the @OIP_Ireland outlining another stark consequence of this crisis 👇
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Number of prisoners who died in custody increased by 55% last year
Chief Inspector of Prisons Mark Kelly.
www.rte.ie
May 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Everyone agrees that the prison overcrowding crisis is unsustainable and is having dire impacts on living (as well as working) conditions.
Here we have the Chief Inspector of Prisons @Blackhall99 of the @OIP_Ireland outlining another stark consequence of this crisis 👇
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Here we have the Chief Inspector of Prisons @Blackhall99 of the @OIP_Ireland outlining another stark consequence of this crisis 👇
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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🗣️ Prison overcrowding 'extremely concerning'
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Executive Director, @saoirse-b.bsky.social, spoke to @rte.ie about the increasing prison overcrowding crisis.
📰 📻 Read the article and listen back to the radio clip 👉 www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-...
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Executive Director, @saoirse-b.bsky.social, spoke to @rte.ie about the increasing prison overcrowding crisis.
📰 📻 Read the article and listen back to the radio clip 👉 www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-...
April 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🗣️ Prison overcrowding 'extremely concerning'
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Executive Director, @saoirse-b.bsky.social, spoke to @rte.ie about the increasing prison overcrowding crisis.
📰 📻 Read the article and listen back to the radio clip 👉 www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-...
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Executive Director, @saoirse-b.bsky.social, spoke to @rte.ie about the increasing prison overcrowding crisis.
📰 📻 Read the article and listen back to the radio clip 👉 www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-...
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📢 Call for Research Proposals:
IPRT is seeking research on the links between social deprivation and the criminal justice system to shift the focus from imprisonment to social investment for crime prevention.
🗓️ Deadline: 12pm, 27 March 2025
More info: www.iprt.ie/latest-news/...
IPRT is seeking research on the links between social deprivation and the criminal justice system to shift the focus from imprisonment to social investment for crime prevention.
🗓️ Deadline: 12pm, 27 March 2025
More info: www.iprt.ie/latest-news/...
March 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📢 Call for Research Proposals:
IPRT is seeking research on the links between social deprivation and the criminal justice system to shift the focus from imprisonment to social investment for crime prevention.
🗓️ Deadline: 12pm, 27 March 2025
More info: www.iprt.ie/latest-news/...
IPRT is seeking research on the links between social deprivation and the criminal justice system to shift the focus from imprisonment to social investment for crime prevention.
🗓️ Deadline: 12pm, 27 March 2025
More info: www.iprt.ie/latest-news/...
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Speaking to The Echo @saoirse-b.bsky.social, IPRT, said that focusing on alternatives to custody would be more beneficial.
“Evidence shows that increasing the size of and numbers in our prisons does not — and will not — reduce levels of crime.”
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
“Evidence shows that increasing the size of and numbers in our prisons does not — and will not — reduce levels of crime.”
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Update on future of former Cork prison site still not forthcoming
With continued pressure on prisoner numbers nationally, the site has been identified as a possible location for additional prisoner accommodation.
www.echolive.ie
March 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Speaking to The Echo @saoirse-b.bsky.social, IPRT, said that focusing on alternatives to custody would be more beneficial.
“Evidence shows that increasing the size of and numbers in our prisons does not — and will not — reduce levels of crime.”
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
“Evidence shows that increasing the size of and numbers in our prisons does not — and will not — reduce levels of crime.”
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
This is a really important piece of research for us. Please share with your networks.
📢 Call for Research Proposals
IPRT is seeking research on the links between social deprivation and the criminal justice system to shift the focus from imprisonment to social investment for crime prevention.
📅 Deadline: 12 noon, 18 March 2025
Full info: www.iprt.ie/latest-news/...
IPRT is seeking research on the links between social deprivation and the criminal justice system to shift the focus from imprisonment to social investment for crime prevention.
📅 Deadline: 12 noon, 18 March 2025
Full info: www.iprt.ie/latest-news/...
March 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This is a really important piece of research for us. Please share with your networks.
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This International Women's Day, IPRT's @saoirse-b.bsky.social joined many others in reflecting on women's stories after leaving the Criminal Justice System.
Thanks to The Probation Service for arranging an uplifting and thought-provoking morning with amazing women for #InternationalWomensDay.
Thanks to The Probation Service for arranging an uplifting and thought-provoking morning with amazing women for #InternationalWomensDay.
March 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
This International Women's Day, IPRT's @saoirse-b.bsky.social joined many others in reflecting on women's stories after leaving the Criminal Justice System.
Thanks to The Probation Service for arranging an uplifting and thought-provoking morning with amazing women for #InternationalWomensDay.
Thanks to The Probation Service for arranging an uplifting and thought-provoking morning with amazing women for #InternationalWomensDay.
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There are too many women in prison – here’s what needs to change, writes @thehowardleague.bsky.social chief executive Andrea Coomber #InternationalWomensDay www.independent.co.uk/voices/women...
There are too many women in prison – here’s what needs to change
Most women in jail have been victims of more serious crimes than they themselves have committed, writes Andrea Coomber. We’ve known how to tackle this crisis for almost 20 years – now it’s time to put...
www.independent.co.uk
March 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
There are too many women in prison – here’s what needs to change, writes @thehowardleague.bsky.social chief executive Andrea Coomber #InternationalWomensDay www.independent.co.uk/voices/women...
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Prisoners are human beings and should have their human rights respected. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
All secure prisons now at, or above, capacity with Mountjoy reaching 1,000 inmates
System comprises 12 secure and two open facilities with all secure jails now at 100% to 163% of capacity
www.irishtimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Prisoners are human beings and should have their human rights respected. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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Today in the @irishtimes.com, IPRT Executive Director @saoirse-b.bsky.social writes about the Office of the Inspector of Prisons report that lays bare the sheer scale of human rights breaches and the lack of dignity faced by people currently in custody.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
Overcrowded prisons and breaches of human rights
This is not a problem that the Irish Prison Service can resolve alone or that the State can build its way out of
www.irishtimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Today in the @irishtimes.com, IPRT Executive Director @saoirse-b.bsky.social writes about the Office of the Inspector of Prisons report that lays bare the sheer scale of human rights breaches and the lack of dignity faced by people currently in custody.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
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The 16th North South Criminology Conference will be hosted by @maynoothuniversity.ie this year - call for papers open now so get your abstracts in, you have until 4th April! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
March 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The 16th North South Criminology Conference will be hosted by @maynoothuniversity.ie this year - call for papers open now so get your abstracts in, you have until 4th April! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Same groups of children left behind by broken promises from Government www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Same groups of children left behind by broken promises from Government
Some politicians go over and above to deliver change for children and young people, but the Children's Rights Alliance's 'Report Card' has found poor outcomes in housing, mental health, and for refuge...
www.irishexaminer.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Same groups of children left behind by broken promises from Government www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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On the latest episode of the Irish Examiner Mick Clifford Podcast, IPRT's @saoirse-b.bsky.social, discusses the need for more focus on alternatives to prison.
🎧 Listen: www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-news/the-mick-clifford-podcast-irish-examiner-is-it-time-to-find-an-alternative-to-prison-saoirse-brady/
🎧 Listen: www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-news/the-mick-clifford-podcast-irish-examiner-is-it-time-to-find-an-alternative-to-prison-saoirse-brady/
February 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
On the latest episode of the Irish Examiner Mick Clifford Podcast, IPRT's @saoirse-b.bsky.social, discusses the need for more focus on alternatives to prison.
🎧 Listen: www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-news/the-mick-clifford-podcast-irish-examiner-is-it-time-to-find-an-alternative-to-prison-saoirse-brady/
🎧 Listen: www.iprt.ie/iprt-in-the-news/the-mick-clifford-podcast-irish-examiner-is-it-time-to-find-an-alternative-to-prison-saoirse-brady/
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The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is now on Bluesky!
We're Ireland’s leading independent voice campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy.
Learn more about our evidence-led work: www.iprt.ie
#Justice #PenalReform #HumanRights #Ireland #Prison
We're Ireland’s leading independent voice campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy.
Learn more about our evidence-led work: www.iprt.ie
#Justice #PenalReform #HumanRights #Ireland #Prison
February 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is now on Bluesky!
We're Ireland’s leading independent voice campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy.
Learn more about our evidence-led work: www.iprt.ie
#Justice #PenalReform #HumanRights #Ireland #Prison
We're Ireland’s leading independent voice campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy.
Learn more about our evidence-led work: www.iprt.ie
#Justice #PenalReform #HumanRights #Ireland #Prison