Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2019-01-22
Intent: On 26 October 2018, IPRT launched Progress in the Penal System 2018 (or 'PIPS 2018'), the second in a series of annual reports benchmarking progress in Ireland's penal system. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of progress within the last 12 months in meeting human rights in the Irish penal system. At the launch reform of practice and policy was urged in a wide range of areas related to criminal justice with a particular focus on mental health,staffing, and female prisoners.
Details: Progress in the Penal System Campaign
Officials: Caron McCaffrey, Carol Baxter, Michael Flahive, James Martin, Oonagh McPhillips, Fergal Black, Martin Smyth, Vivian Geiran, ...
Methods: Email invites to key stakeholders on 11 October 2018 - Email, Launch of Report on 26 October 2018 including presentations urging reform of the current penal practice, procedures and policies. Full report content available online at www.iprt.ie/contents/3360 - Event / Reception
Coolmine Therapeutic Community
2019-01-21
Intent: Increased treatment places for high risk families and prisoners impacted by problem substance use and associated issues
Details: Pre-budget submission
Officials: Joan Burton, Paschal Donohoe, Simon Harris, Katherine Zappone, Charlie Flanagan, Damien English, Eoghan Murphy, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Submission
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2019-01-10
Intent: Disseminate the report all Social Work Departments
Details: Invited Stakeholders to the Launch of Youth CEO Action Research Report
Officials: Fergal Lynch, Bernie McNally, Jim Breslin, Dalton Tattan, Elizabeth Canavan, David Walsh, Michael Donnellan, Vivian Geiran, ...
Methods: Invitation to Stakeholders to Youth CEO Action Research Report Launch in the Mansion House on 30/11/2018 - Email, Event held in Mansion House on 30/11/2018 - Event / Reception, Copy of Report sent to all Social Work Departments and other Stakeholders - Letter
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2018-09-21
Intent: Progress in the area of penal reform, policy and practice in 2018
Details: Progress in the area of penal reform, policy and practice in 2018
Officials: Michael Donnellan, Caron McCaffrey
Methods: Meeting, Phone call
Peter McVerry Trust
2018-05-21
Intent: To secure support for a proposal to deliver a Housing First programme for people who are homeless and exiting prison
Details: Housing First programme for people who are homeless and exiting prison
Officials: Michael Donnellan
Methods: Meeting with CEO of Peter McVerry Trust and the DG of the Irish Prison Service to discuss Housing First. - Meeting
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2018-05-18
Intent: Progression of the Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016
Details: Solitary Confinement Report Launch
Officials: Jim O'Callaghan, Clare Daly, Alan Farrell, Colm Brophy, Jack Chambers, Peter Fitzpatrick, Mick Wallace, Martin Smyth, ...
Methods: Invite to launch of report with summary of policy positions - Email, Proposals for reform of the solitary confinement and restricted regimes systems - Letter
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2018-01-19
Intent: Changes in law and practice to reflect best practice in both Penal law and policy
Details: Progress in the Penal System
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Oonagh McPhillips, Michael Flahive, Michael Donnellan, Fergal Black, Vivian Geiran, Caron McCaffrey, Carol Baxter, ...
Methods: Launch event of Progress on the Penal System Report held in IHREC - Event / Reception, information event on Progress in the Penal System Report held in Leinster House - Event / Reception, Targeted letters to DPOs highlighting sections of the Progress on the Penal System Report relevant to their area of work - Letter
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
2017-09-20
Intent: None
Details: State Examination by UN Committee Against Torture
Officials: David Stanton, James Martin, Michael Donnellan
Methods: Attended a reception at the invitation of the Irish Ambassador to the United Nations, Geneva. - Meeting
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2017-09-19
Intent: Highlight the negative impacts on physical and mental health of prolonged isolation (solitary confinement) in prisons::Support current policy developments towards ending the practice of solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland::Inform legislative debate on the Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016 [PMB]
Details: Abolishing solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland
Officials: Clare Daly, Jack Chambers, Mick Wallace, Caron McCaffrey, Michael Donnellan, Martin Smyth, Fergal Black
Methods: Meeting with Irish Prison Service and international expert on solitary confinement, Prof Craig Haney, with the aim of supporting progress towards elimination of solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland. - Meeting, Lunchtime meeting for Joint Committee on Justice and Equality members hosted by Clare Daly TD and Mick Wallace TD with international expert on solitary confinement, Prof Craig Haney, to inform legislative debate on solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland. - Meeting
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
2017-09-19
Intent: Inform on the issues that concern the DRCC.
Details: Briefing on issues DRCC highlighted in UNCAT Submission.
Officials: David Stanton, Michael Donnellan, Patricia O'Brien
Methods: Briefing on issues DRCC highlighted in UNCAT Submission. - Meeting