Review of prison system fails to tackle endemic problems

Review of prison system fails to tackle endemic problems,In relation to this recent report, Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald said: “In the past, we have had plenty of reports but not enough implementation. I will not let this be the case with the Penal Policy Review”. Referring to the ignored Whitaker report of 30 years ago, she said there now exists “the deep-rooted determination and political will to make change happen in penal policy”. Unfortunately, the Strategic Review of Penal Policy fails to address many of the deep-seated problems in Ireland’s prisons, and in many instances fails to even acknowledge them.?

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo1/10/2014 in UNITE the union headquarters Dr Paul O'Connell gives the lowdown on the trade agreement between the US and the EU.

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Fitzgerald added that the gardaí will be included in the Freedom of Information Bill, which is expected to be enacted quickly. “I am determined to do whatever is necessary to provide our communities with the policing service they deserve and I am confident that the Government’s reform programme will achieve that,” she said. ?

Hardiman’s concerns about Strasbourg court unconvincing

Hardiman’s concerns about Strasbourg court unconvincing,Regard must be had to the particular circumstances of each case and the Court of Human Rights must take account of the general legal and political context in which remedies operate and the personal circumstances of individual complainants such as Louise O’Keeffe.?

Family of teen who died while in HSE care seeks independent inquiry, inquest hears - Independent.ie

Family of teen who died while in HSE care seeks independent inquiry, inquest hears - Independent.ie“We have written to the Child and Family Agency seeking that they appoint a member of the judiciary, either serving or retired, to conduct an independent inquiry into the State and how it dealt with Danny Talbot throughout his entire life,” he said.?

Prison officers say they’re told to “cover their arses”

Prison officers say they’re told to “cover their arses”

In his annual report, Judge Michael Reilly described finding “incomplete, inaccurate, and at times misleading” statements from prison staff.

He described one investigation where a prison officer said he and his colleagues had been told to deliberately “keep [their reports] short and cover your arse”.?

Cronyism is at the heart of Irish society

Cronyism is at the heart of Irish society,At the same time, a 2014 European Commission survey on corruption suggests that four out of five Irish people also believe that corruption is endemic and only a quarter believe efforts to eradicate it are working?