Sign in

Calls for physical prison visits to resume

The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is calling for the resumption of physical prison visits as a matter of urgency.

Calls for physical prison visits to resume

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 - 15:15

Kevin O’Neill

Physical visits to prisons were suspended on March 27 to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is calling for the resumption of physical prison visits as a matter of priority.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

Professor Anne Scott Covid appeal

Ireland's Covid review is not public inquiry and 'not here to point fingers', chair says

Coronavirus - Mon Feb 28, 2022

CSO launches survey to assess impact of Covid-19 pandemic on public

Calls for physical prison visits to resume

Chairwoman appointed to lead Irish Covid-19 probe

More in this section

Over the shoulder view of a child using a smartphone in a home environment

Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s

Falling masonry brings down Drogheda Christmas lights

Falling masonry brings down Drogheda Christmas lights

Government grants €700k lifeline to Fota Wildlife Park amid bird flu crisis and closure fears

Government grants €700k lifeline to Fota Wildlife Park amid bird flu crisis and closure fears

Coronavirus Person: Justice Minister Person: Charlie Flanagan Person: Flanagan Person: The Director General Organisation: Irish Penal Reform Trust Organisation: IPRT Organisation: Irish Prison Service Organisation: Department of Justice and Equality Organisation: Covid-19

<p>Nikita Hand has announced she is pregnant. File Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Nikita Hand takes to Instagram to announce pregnancy

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

© Examiner Echo Group Limited