Vivian Geiran
@vgeiran.bsky.social
Social Worker. Chair of Irish Association of Social Workers and Ana Liffey Drug Project. Board member, Cuan (DSGBV Agency). Member, International Penal & Penitentiary Foundation. Former Director, Irish Probation Service.
Great this morning as always, to see the amazing large-scale artwork - Céad Míle Fáilte - by artist / master calligrapher Denis Brown in @DublinAirport T2. These photos don’t do it justice, so check it out yourself, en route to gates 331-335 (a little out of the general way). Cf: quillskill.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Great this morning as always, to see the amazing large-scale artwork - Céad Míle Fáilte - by artist / master calligrapher Denis Brown in @DublinAirport T2. These photos don’t do it justice, so check it out yourself, en route to gates 331-335 (a little out of the general way). Cf: quillskill.com
My article on #SocialWork & #Probation + value of strengthening SW role in criminal justice in Ireland, just published in Probation Journal ⬇️
I discuss / critique recent developments & offer recommendations for future actions.
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I discuss / critique recent developments & offer recommendations for future actions.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
September 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My article on #SocialWork & #Probation + value of strengthening SW role in criminal justice in Ireland, just published in Probation Journal ⬇️
I discuss / critique recent developments & offer recommendations for future actions.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
I discuss / critique recent developments & offer recommendations for future actions.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
My piece in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social where I argue for full restoration of #SocialWork registration for #Probation Officers: “Quantity over quality will not benefit probation outcomes” www.e-pages.dk/irishexamine...
August 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
My piece in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social where I argue for full restoration of #SocialWork registration for #Probation Officers: “Quantity over quality will not benefit probation outcomes” www.e-pages.dk/irishexamine...
“Football brings everyone together,” ... @sligorovers.bsky.social and football in Loughan House Prison via Cian O’Connell @irishtimes.com
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June 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Football brings everyone together,” ... @sligorovers.bsky.social and football in Loughan House Prison via Cian O’Connell @irishtimes.com
👉 www.e-pages.dk/irishtimes/5...
👉 www.e-pages.dk/irishtimes/5...
EU drug report warns of rising cocaine use and synthetic drug threats across Europe - www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtan... via @irishexaminer.bsky.social @cormacokeeffe.bsky.social
EU drug report warns of rising cocaine use and synthetic drug threats across Europe
European Union Drugs Agency highlights surging cocaine seizures, new synthetic threats, and stark warning signs for Ireland
www.irishexaminer.com
June 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
EU drug report warns of rising cocaine use and synthetic drug threats across Europe - www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtan... via @irishexaminer.bsky.social @cormacokeeffe.bsky.social
2/2: Social work faces continuing & evolving challenges; the work & voice of IASW + our sister associations - incl @IFSW and @BASW_NI - has never been more important and needed, in striving to achieve social justice and human rights. With best wishes to the incoming IASW Board
May 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
2/2: Social work faces continuing & evolving challenges; the work & voice of IASW + our sister associations - incl @IFSW and @BASW_NI - has never been more important and needed, in striving to achieve social justice and human rights. With best wishes to the incoming IASW Board
1/2: As I step down as Irish Assoc of Social Workers Chair @ yesterday’s AGM, it’s been an honour + privilege to have this leadership role in our #SocialWork professional association. Huge thanks to the Board, Committees, Working Groups, SIGs, staff team + all members who contribute so much to IASW
May 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
1/2: As I step down as Irish Assoc of Social Workers Chair @ yesterday’s AGM, it’s been an honour + privilege to have this leadership role in our #SocialWork professional association. Huge thanks to the Board, Committees, Working Groups, SIGs, staff team + all members who contribute so much to IASW
In Croke Park this morning for the launch by Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor of the FARI #Addiction #Recovery report on ‘Trauma in the Community Conference 2024.’
May 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
In Croke Park this morning for the launch by Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor of the FARI #Addiction #Recovery report on ‘Trauma in the Community Conference 2024.’
Great to meet - w/ Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) COO, Caroline Strong - final year MSW students @ UCD today. Discussed issues in #SocialWork & benefits of IASW membership. Best wishes to all joining profession. Thanks @sarahdonnelly.bsky.social 4 invite! #StrongerTogether #BrightFuture
April 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Great to meet - w/ Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) COO, Caroline Strong - final year MSW students @ UCD today. Discussed issues in #SocialWork & benefits of IASW membership. Best wishes to all joining profession. Thanks @sarahdonnelly.bsky.social 4 invite! #StrongerTogether #BrightFuture
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Still time to get your abstract in for the 10th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference! New deadline 👇 www.ucc.ie/en/swconf/ab...
April 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Still time to get your abstract in for the 10th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference! New deadline 👇 www.ucc.ie/en/swconf/ab...
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) statement in response to Farrelly Commission Report. Government must act now in the wake of the ‘Grace’ case. www.iasw.ie/IASW_Respons... #AdultSafeguarding
April 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) statement in response to Farrelly Commission Report. Government must act now in the wake of the ‘Grace’ case. www.iasw.ie/IASW_Respons... #AdultSafeguarding
British Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, has written an ode to #probation officers - A life in the day of - and it is brilliant. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
March 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
British Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, has written an ode to #probation officers - A life in the day of - and it is brilliant. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
My piece in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social on the training, recruitment and retention challenges in #SocialWork in Ireland: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... #IASW
Vivian Geiran: Tusla failings reflect deep-seated problems with cost and demand
New apprenticeship model for social workers via UCC masters should see an improvement in numbers and diversity entering the job
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March 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
My piece in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social on the training, recruitment and retention challenges in #SocialWork in Ireland: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... #IASW
Looking forward to this #IASW online event tomorrow to mark World Social Work Day 2025. iasw.ie/events/629-wor…#WSWD20252#IFSWSW
March 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Looking forward to this #IASW online event tomorrow to mark World Social Work Day 2025. iasw.ie/events/629-wor…#WSWD20252#IFSWSW
Today Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan TD + Stephanie O’Keefe CEO & Caroline Fennell Chairperson of Cuan, DSGBV Agency launched our Hardest Stories awareness campaign. Let’s stop domestic, sexual and gender-based violence being part of anyone’s story.
More:
www.gov.ie/en/campaigns...
#DSGBV
More:
www.gov.ie/en/campaigns...
#DSGBV
February 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan TD + Stephanie O’Keefe CEO & Caroline Fennell Chairperson of Cuan, DSGBV Agency launched our Hardest Stories awareness campaign. Let’s stop domestic, sexual and gender-based violence being part of anyone’s story.
More:
www.gov.ie/en/campaigns...
#DSGBV
More:
www.gov.ie/en/campaigns...
#DSGBV
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Call for papers: 10th National #ChildProtection and Welfare #SocialWork Conference
UCC, 24/10/25
A collaboration between the @UCCsocialwork, Tusla and IASW
www.ucc.ie/en/swconf/ab... Closing date: 11th April 2025. The conference and call for papers are open to all disciplines and services
UCC, 24/10/25
A collaboration between the @UCCsocialwork, Tusla and IASW
www.ucc.ie/en/swconf/ab... Closing date: 11th April 2025. The conference and call for papers are open to all disciplines and services
February 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Call for papers: 10th National #ChildProtection and Welfare #SocialWork Conference
UCC, 24/10/25
A collaboration between the @UCCsocialwork, Tusla and IASW
www.ucc.ie/en/swconf/ab... Closing date: 11th April 2025. The conference and call for papers are open to all disciplines and services
UCC, 24/10/25
A collaboration between the @UCCsocialwork, Tusla and IASW
www.ucc.ie/en/swconf/ab... Closing date: 11th April 2025. The conference and call for papers are open to all disciplines and services
Delighted to speak at the launch of Dr Joe Whelan’s book, ‘Critical Theory for Social Work.’ A huge amount of scholarship & expertise went into making this book so ‘simple’ + accessible, presenting critical theory so systemically. I recommend it to anyone interested in #SocialWork
#IASW
#IASW
February 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Delighted to speak at the launch of Dr Joe Whelan’s book, ‘Critical Theory for Social Work.’ A huge amount of scholarship & expertise went into making this book so ‘simple’ + accessible, presenting critical theory so systemically. I recommend it to anyone interested in #SocialWork
#IASW
#IASW
Excellent piece on mental health/illness, crime and punishment - including addressing some dangerous myths - in today’s Irish Examiner by Gautam Gulati and Brendan Kelly: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Prison and mental illness: Five myths and some solutions
Like everyone who comes into contact with the criminal justice system, people with mental illness have rights and responsibilities. In reality, however, people with mental illness are more likely to b...
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February 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Excellent piece on mental health/illness, crime and punishment - including addressing some dangerous myths - in today’s Irish Examiner by Gautam Gulati and Brendan Kelly: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Welcome to BlueSky, @swconfucc.bsky.social Looking forward to hearing more here about this year’s Child Protection and Welfare Conference @ucc.bsky.social !
National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference (@swconfucc.bsky.social)
Conference examining themes and developments in child protection and welfare in Ireland. This inter-agency, not-for-profit initiative is comprised of social workers from the child protection and welfa...
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January 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Welcome to BlueSky, @swconfucc.bsky.social Looking forward to hearing more here about this year’s Child Protection and Welfare Conference @ucc.bsky.social !
Huge thanks Clíona Murphy & Irish Assoc of Social Workers (IASW) for today’s +++ webinar on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & requirements of @CORUIreland registration. Vital for all #SocialWorkers to plan, implement, reflect + review our ongoing CPD for safe/effective SW services.
January 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Huge thanks Clíona Murphy & Irish Assoc of Social Workers (IASW) for today’s +++ webinar on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & requirements of @CORUIreland registration. Vital for all #SocialWorkers to plan, implement, reflect + review our ongoing CPD for safe/effective SW services.
Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) is calling for the immediate release of Dr Hussam Aby Safiya and all Health and Social Care professionals detained without charge, trial or appropriate judicial process.
Read full statement here: www.iasw.ie/Release_Dr_H...
Read full statement here: www.iasw.ie/Release_Dr_H...
January 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) is calling for the immediate release of Dr Hussam Aby Safiya and all Health and Social Care professionals detained without charge, trial or appropriate judicial process.
Read full statement here: www.iasw.ie/Release_Dr_H...
Read full statement here: www.iasw.ie/Release_Dr_H...
Two publications today from the Sentencing Guidelines & Information Committee (Judicial Council): on District Court Judges’ views on sentencing by Dr Niamh Maguire + paper on supervised community sanctions, both referencing intimate relationship violence: judicialcouncil.ie/sentencing-g...
December 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Two publications today from the Sentencing Guidelines & Information Committee (Judicial Council): on District Court Judges’ views on sentencing by Dr Niamh Maguire + paper on supervised community sanctions, both referencing intimate relationship violence: judicialcouncil.ie/sentencing-g...
With #IASW colleagues and joined with other #HSCP groups on demonstration in Dublin today in support of + solidarity with Palestine, calling for an end to the slaughter. #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow @aoifebairead.bsky.social @irishhcw4palestine.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 3:38 PM
With #IASW colleagues and joined with other #HSCP groups on demonstration in Dublin today in support of + solidarity with Palestine, calling for an end to the slaughter. #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow @aoifebairead.bsky.social @irishhcw4palestine.bsky.social
Very happy to find this beauty in my postbox today - latest (bumper) edition of Irish Social Worker journal - one of many benefits of @IASW_IRL membership! As always, it’s full of excellent articles by practitioners, academics/researchers and students. Can’t wait to read!
#SocialWork #Research
#SocialWork #Research
November 28, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Very happy to find this beauty in my postbox today - latest (bumper) edition of Irish Social Worker journal - one of many benefits of @IASW_IRL membership! As always, it’s full of excellent articles by practitioners, academics/researchers and students. Can’t wait to read!
#SocialWork #Research
#SocialWork #Research
🔔 Calling all #SocialWorkers and all our colleagues: Ask your public representatives what they are going to do to implement safe staffing levels for all #HSCPAs #GE2024 📣
#SafeStaffingNow
#SafeStaffingNow
November 27, 2024 at 9:39 PM
🔔 Calling all #SocialWorkers and all our colleagues: Ask your public representatives what they are going to do to implement safe staffing levels for all #HSCPAs #GE2024 📣
#SafeStaffingNow
#SafeStaffingNow