On the 28 December 2023 , The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs released a comprehensive report on community sentences. The report features numerous references and direct quotes from Dr Eoin Guilfoyle, Lecturer in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at Brunel Law School, written and oral testimony.
As he emphasises, "In recent years, Ireland has introduced an integrated element into the Community Service Order. A person can, in discussion with a Probation Officer, agree to participate in an education, treatment or training programme. If successfully completed, they will get a reduction of up to one-third of their community service hours."