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For the day that’s in it, and anyone interested to read more, my dad’s book on the Guinness dynasty is still available on Amazon - amazon.co.uk/Guinnesses-Joe-…
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For less than the price of 2 coffees a day per person with EB, the Government can help the approx. 300 people in Ireland living with EB in #Budget2024. @DonnellyStephen will you meet with @debraireland? A small act that can have a big impact on everyone with butterfly skin.
@IPRT new #PIPS22 report identified inspections as an area of progress- so great to see the work here continuing and news of this further unannounced inspection 👏
News of the latest @OIP_Ireland full unannounced inspection - of Cloverhill Prison, Dublin: our 3rd full unannounced inspection of an Irish prison in the last 5 months. oip.ie/watchdog-monitors-pre…
@DeptJusticeIRL John O'Callaghan talking through the various initiatives that are ongoing, with focus on alternatives to prison and addressing health issues in conjunction with other key agencies #PIPS22
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@PamDrumgoole introducing findings of #PIPS22 - noting the areas of progress, regress and no change - and the gaps in data that still exist @IPRT
Great to see publication of the Health Needs Assessment for @IrishPrisons- look forward to reading its detailed recommendations and plans for implementation✍️
Report available here: gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://ass…
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Extremely concerning to see mention of Thornton Hall as part of response to prison overcrowding. Building more prison spaces is NOT the answer to addressing overcrowding - we have policy… [1/2]
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commitments to consider incorporating prison as a last resort in law and expand the range of community sanctions in the @DeptJusticeIRL Review of Penal Policy Options. This should be the priority, not resorting to the expansion of Ireland’s prison estate @SimonHarrisTD [2/2]
"Numbers have surged by 14% or close to 558 additional prisoners compared to April last year." Really concerning to see these stark figures - urgent action must be taken to reverse this trend of increasing prison numbers @IPRT
rte.ie/news/2023/0423/137866… via @rte
Disturbing to see this upward trend in Ireland’s prison population since early 2023 - not only does it undermine progress made to achieve single-cell occupancy, it seriously comprises the ability of Prison Service to provide rehabilitative services that help prevent re-offending.
IPRT remains gravely concerned by the increasing overcrowding we are seeing in Irish prisons – action is needed now to reverse this trend and implement policy commitments to reduce the number of people sent to prison.
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Report author Sharon Critoph notes that fundamentally there should be less mothers in prison in Ireland and this shouldn’t be hard to achieve #maternalimprisonment
Launch of this important and timely @IPRT report this morning, alongside launch of our initiative on children and families of people in prison - great line up of speakers planned and looking forward to hear their expert insights #MaternalImprisonment
🔎Today IPRT is hosting an event launching our new report - Maternal Imprisonment in Ireland: A Scoping Study.
👩👧👦The report examines the experiences of mothers imprisoned in Ireland & of their children, and makes recommendations to reduce the harm caused.
#MaternalImprisonment
ALT Text reads: Maternal Imprisonment In Ireland: A Scoping Study and includes the Irish Penal Reform Trust logo, overlayed a dark image of a pregnant woman.
Really welcome and timely event to discuss recs of the High Level Task Force - and agreed with @KathleenLynch05 that this is only the start of the conversation and discussion must continue @UCC @IPRT @BufacchiV @kswirak @FDonson @mjwilson2020
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REMINDER - deadline for applications for role of Legal & Public Affairs Manager (Maternity Cover) is tomorrow (Fri 27 Jan) at 12 noon - great opportunity to join the dynamic team @IPRT
We're hiring! 📢
IPRT is looking for an experienced Legal and Public Affairs Manager with a passion for social justice to help our small team deliver lasting results.
Deadline is 27 January 2023. 📅 Further details: iprt.ie/latest-news/iprt-rec… #JobFairy #IrishJobs
Day 2 of Ireland's review under #UNCRC will be getting underway soon - will be streaming live here: media.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1…
@IPRT will be particularly waiting to hear State's response on Qs raised on administration of child justice at end of yesterday's session #youthjustice #childrenact2001
Important question, particularly for children who may be affected by this issue as a result of imprisonment of a parent - the impact of imprisonment on family income is a matter discussed in IPRT's 2021 'Piecing it Together' report #UNCRC
The Committee are also seeking more information on the levels of poverty faced by one parent families #UNCRC
Great to hear confirmation from the State that new Limerick Prison will become operational in Q1 of 2023 and that the prison will include enhanced facilities for pregnant prisoners and babies under 12 months #UNCRC
Also welcome State's plans to introduce a system of intermediaries within the court system, to be provided to adult and child victims and defendants where needed #UNCRC
Welcome State's confirmation that they will be publishing new policy framework on children and young people in first half of this year, and that it will reflect recs of the Committee #UNCRC
Really welcome questions for the State around the facilities for pregnant women and new mothers in Irish prisons and provision of child-friendly prison visiting conditions across the prison estate #UNCRC
Issue of measures for improving children's access to child-friendly visits to their family member in prison is a key concern of @IPRT and the Action for Children & Families of Prisoners Network @FDonson @AshlingTobin81 #UNCRC