Dr TK Whitaker

Dr TK Whitaker

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Dr. TK Whitaker was a prominent Irish economist and public servant, best known for his influential role in shaping Ireland's economic policies in the latter half of the 20th century. He served as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and was a key figure in developing the Whitaker Report in 1985, which provided a comprehensive review of the Irish penal system and advocated for reforms that have guided the country's approach to incarceration ever since.

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Dr TK Whitaker chaired a committee of inquiry that produced a wide-ranging report into the Irish penal system.

‘Crowded prisons have multiple consequences, some intended, some unintended. All negative’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-08
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