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Why are we obsessed punishing people with prison sentences?

 “Ireland is addicted to prisons” so says Former Mountjoy Governor John Lonergan  who spoke...

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06.45 12 Jul 2024


Why are we obsessed punishing people with prison sentences?


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06.45 12 Jul 2024


 “Ireland is addicted to prisons” so says Former Mountjoy Governor John Lonergan  who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.


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