Perspectives on Prevention

Perspectives on Prevention – Darren Bracken

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn meets Darren Bracken, the Trust and Safety manager with Meta. Darren grew up in Killinarden, where early experiences shaped his views on resilience, identity, and the importance of community. Now working in Trust…

Perspectives on Prevention – Teresa Heeney

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn sits down with Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, for a deep dive into why early intervention and prevention matter now more than ever. Teresa brings frontline insight from one of Ireland’s…

Perspectives on Prevention – Benjamin Perks

Recorded at the Prevention and Early Intervention Network summit 2025, Marian Quinn sits down with Benjamin Perks. Benjamin works for the UN in New York, campaigning on human rights and child development. They discuss population health approaches and global initiatives to tackle…

Perspectives on Prevention – Dean Hehir live at PEIN 2025

In this special live recording of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn sits down with Dean Hehir to talk about community, compassion and the belief that your past does not have to define your future. Dean shares his story of growing up without…

Perspectives on Prevention – Elaine Reynolds

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention we meet Elaine Reynolds from the Trinity Access Programme. Our host Marian Quinn talks to Elaine about her own return to education and how it shapes her work with others in their educational journeys. About…

Perspectives on Prevention – Saoirse Brady Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Saoirse Brady, Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, talks with Marian Quinn about the need for reform of sentencing practices, the impact of prison on families and children, and what’s needed to reduce offending. …

Perspectives on Prevention – Sheila Gilheaney, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland

This episode of Perspectives on Prevention engages with Sheila Gilheaney, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, in which she discusses the impact of alcohol misuse on children, and shares some fascinating insights about the relationship between policy and the alcohol industry. Listeners should…

Perspectives on Prevention – Joe Slattery

This episode of Perspectives on Prevention was recorded before a live audience at the PEIN National Summit in Thomond Park, Limerick on September 21st 2023. Marian Quinn is in conversation with Joe Slattery, the coordinator of the North Star Project in Limerick.…

Perspectives on Prevention – Michael White

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn talks with retired District and High Court Judge Michael White, about missed opportunities, youth offending, and sentencing options, with a focus on preventing criminal justice engagement. About the series Perspectives on Prevention is…

Perspectives on Prevention – Ahmed Hassan

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we meet Ahmed Hassan, a Community Sponsorship support worker for the NGO, Doras based in Limerick. Ahmed has worked in areas related to youth, education, environment, peace building, gender and leaderships, including outreach roles with…