Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2020-05-20
Intent: Promote compliance with the UN CRPD in the prison system::Ensure human rights and equality obligations under the Public Sector Duty are met::Eliminate discrimination and make rights real for people with disabilities in prison
Details: Making Rights Real for People with Disabilities in Prison
Officials: Angela Denning, Oonagh McPhillips, Ben Ryan, Caron McCaffrey, Fergal Black, Jim O'Callaghan, James Browne, Jack Chambers, ...
Methods: IPRT held a launch event for a new research report on the rights, needs and experience of people with disabilities in prison. Prisoners with disabilities are often discriminated against and still encounter inaccessible spaces and a lack of support within prison. The report includes a series of key recommendations that IPRT believes should be implemented in order to eliminate discrimination and make rights real for people with disabilities in prison. - Event / Reception, Event invitations and follow up dissemination of presentations and the research report. - Email
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2020-01-20
Intent: On 25 October 2019, IPRT launched Progress in the Penal System 2019 (or 'PIPS 2019'), the third in a series of annual reports benchmarking progress in Ireland's penal system. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of progress within the previous 12 months in meeting human rights in the Irish penal system. The 2019 report emphasises the need for accountability in the penal system and the need for reforms in policy and practice in a range of areas, with a particular focus on prison healthc
Details: Progress in the Penal System 2019
Officials: Vivian Geiran, Oonagh McPhillips, Michael Flahive, Ben Ryan, Martin Smyth, Fergal Black, Ivana Bacik, Caron McCaffrey, ...
Methods: Launch of Report on 25 October 2019, including keynote from Director General of the Irish Prison Service. Full report content available online at https://pips.iprt.ie/site/assets/files/Progress-in-the-Penal-System-2019.pdf - Event / Reception, Email invites to key stakeholders, including formal invitation to speak to the Director General of the Irish Prison Service. - Email, One direct meeting with Irish Prison Service regarding 2019 report findings and recommended actions. - Meeting, ...
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2020-01-07
Intent: Promote the need for alternative non-custodial responses to offending by young people aged 18-24.::Build support for special provisions for offences committed aged 18-24 included in the Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018.
Details: 'Developing Youth Justice: 18-24s in the Criminal Justice System'
Officials: David Stanton, Lynn Ruane, Niall Ó Donnghaile, Frances Black, Martin Conway, Peter Fitzpatrick, Thomas Pringle, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, ...
Methods: Invitation to a seminar examining the need for a discrete approach for 18-24 year olds in the criminal justice system, with focus on sentencing, sentencing guidelines, alternatives to prison, diversion, and the Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018. Minister David Stanton, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality opened the event; Senator Lynn Ruane spoke on the Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018. - Event / Reception, Invitation to Minister David Stanton, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality to open the event. and related communications. - Letter
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2019-09-20
Intent: Promote increased use of community sanctions as a direct alternative to prison, including for women::Advocate for progress of the Community Sanctions Bill::Enhance oversight of Probation Services through an independent inspections mechanism
Details: Community sanctions in Ireland
Officials: Vivian Geiran
Methods: Meeting
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
2018-01-19
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 Penal Reform Trust
2018-01-19
Intent: Introduction of recommendations in IPRT report on Community Service Orders in Ireland
Details: Community Service Orders in Ireland
Officials: Vivian Geiran
Methods: Launch event of Community Service Orders in Ireland report - Event / Reception
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2017-09-18
Intent: To influence change in policy around how Young People and Families can access services that ensure better outcomes for them, and to raise the profile of YAP Ireland among decision makers in TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health.
Details: Morning Seminar held in Clayton Hotel Galway with invited service users and stakeholder from TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health.
Officials: Fergal Lynch, Mary McLoughlin, Mark Costigan, Bernie McNally, Jerry O'Connor, Katherine Zappone, Michelle Shannon, Elizabeth Canavan, ...
Methods: Save the date email sent to stakeholders inviting them to Morning Seminar in Clayton Hotel in Galway - Email, Email with Invitation to Morning Seminar in Clayton Hotel in Galway - Email, Morning Seminar in Clayton Hotel Galway with stakeholder from TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health. - Event / Reception