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Are prisons always the answer for criminals?

With a record number of people in prison in Ireland, is it time that we looked at alternative opt...

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13.57 8 Aug 2024


Are prisons always the answer for criminals?


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13.57 8 Aug 2024


With a record number of people in prison in Ireland, is it time that we looked at alternative options for people who commit low level offences? 

Saoirse Brady is the Executive Director Irish Penal Reform Trust, and joins Seán to discuss.


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