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Should community service be prioritised over prison?

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has said that we shouldn’t jail shoplifters and other non-vi...

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12.30 19 Feb 2025


Should community service be prioritised over prison?


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12.30 19 Feb 2025


Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has said that we shouldn’t jail shoplifters and other non-violent offenders – and should use community sanctions to ease prison overcrowding…

So, should we consider community service over prison?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss, including John Lonergan, former Mountjoy Governor.


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