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#565 Letting Prisoners Home For christmas
On today’s show, Niall is joined by social commentator and restaurateur Paul Trayvaud for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on a topic that returns every December: temporary and early release for prisoners over Christmas.
Last year, 138 prisoners in Ireland were granted temporary release during the holiday season, and projections suggest this year’s number may be even higher. With Irish prisons facing chronic overcrowding, there’s growing pressure to release lower-risk offenders early or on short-term licence. But is this the right approach?
Niall and Paul explore the complex balance…
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