New study looks at the impact on children of having a father in jail

A new study highlights the impact on children of having a father in jail - from domestic upheaval to their academic performance.

Of the 23 participants who took part in the study, conducted by Ashling Ryan-Mangan of Trinity College Dublin, six were fathers in jail for crimes such as murder and possession of illegal substances, with some on life sentences. Between them they have 21 children, 12 of whom are attending primary or pre-school. Five of the participants are mothers or carers, four others are professionals who have dealings with children of incarcerated fathers and six participants are primary school teachers.