Vivian Geiran

Social Worker. Adjunct Asst Prof @SWSP_TCD; Chair, @AnaLiffey. Board,Cuan; IPPF- exDirector, @probation_irl + ex Chair IASW &PC-CP (@coe)

[Vivian Geiran @VGeiran]

‘Probation and Parole in Ireland: Law and Practice,’ award-winning book by Dr. Shane McCarthy and myself⁩, is now also available as an e-book from ⁦@Kortext⁩ , in addition to original publication in paperback by ⁦@ClarusPress⁩ : https://t.co/jQLa5MgUln

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

Eviction of Older People from Residential Care Due to "Increased Needs", IASW Raises Alarm

Every day that reform is delayed, another older person faces the terror of a 28-day countdown to displacement. It is a human rights issue and a moral imperative.
🔗https://t.co/bukXtu4YkG

[Probation Service @probation_irl]

📢 We are hiring! The Probation Service is holding nationwide competitions for Probation Officers & Probation Assistants.

Probation Officer: 🔗https://t.co/EHWG58uCQc

Probation Assistant: 🔗https://t.co/1qZ7cxdYYK

📅 The closing date is 5pm, Tuesday, February 24 2026.

[SWSP_TCD @SWSP_TCD]

Considering a career in Social Work? Join us for a lunchtime webinar on January 27th to learn more about the MSW at Trinity College Dublin. All are welcome! Register here and remember, our application deadline for 2026 is the 12th of February: https://t.co/9KTm3HWoyR

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

Our winter newsletter is here! There are chances to win free memberships, €100 vouchers plus lots more good nuggets. See for yourself here: https://t.co/qma5KH7oba

[Vivian Geiran @VGeiran]

Social workers fear increasing numbers of young people are being drawn to anti-immigrant violence

https://t.co/E6UkkisFY1

[SWSP_TCD @SWSP_TCD]

Upcoming Event: Inaugural Lecture for Professor Nicola Carr entitled 'Doing Time: rationalities, practices, and experiences of punishment'. December 3, 2025, 6:15pm, Robert Emmet Theatre, TCD. Reserve a place at the link below:
https://t.co/ShNOvlrpz4

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

We are calling for a new Irish Social Worker Journal Editor! Join us in shaping the future of social work research. We look forward to your contributions!

📨[email protected] to apply or for more details

[Vivian Geiran @VGeiran]

Great this morning, as always, to see the amazing large-scale artwork - Céad Míle Fáilte - by artist / master calligrapher Denis Brown in @DublinAirport T2. These photos don’t do it justice, so check it out yourself, en route to gates 331-335. Cf: https://t.co/n8BSe5SYY4

[Vivian Geiran @VGeiran]

My article on #SocialWork & #Probation + value of strengthening SW role in criminal justice in Ireland, just published in @ProbationJnl ⬇️

I discuss / critique recent developments & offer recommendations for future actions.

https://t.co/tTQRf3N3xf

[SWSP_TCD @SWSP_TCD]

Professor Nicola Carr is one of the editors (with Harry Annison and Tom Guiney) of a new book on parole – Parole Futures. Rationalities, Institutions and Practices – published by Bloomsbury
https://t.co/NqJEhNJI9u
https://t.co/yb83dG60It

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting an Ireland where all people, regardless of background or skin colour, can live with dignity, safety, and respect.

https://t.co/xrsRcRu1o4

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

We, @SW4PalestineSCW, @cgtrabajosocial, & @SkupnostCentrovZaSocialnoDeloSlovenije have responded to the @IFSW.

"[the IFSW's] statement avoids confronting the full extent of the suffering & violence inflicted upon Palestinians."
https://t.co/t4blWd1Fdb

[Vivian Geiran @VGeiran]

My piece in today’s @irishexaminer where I argue for full restoration of #SocialWork registration for #Probation Officers: “Quantity over quality will not benefit probation outcomes” https://t.co/9cBg0gCgSF @IASW_IRL @probation_irl @DeptJusticeIRL @IPRT @SWSP_TCD @OCallaghanJim

[Vivian Geiran @VGeiran]

Probation Service workload and demand for services rising steadily - 2024 Annual Report published: https://t.co/RaamvdW5TU

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

Join our team! We are looking for a Junior Office Administrator

We offer:
🕒 4-hour workdays, core hours 10am–1pm
📍 Dublin office – 5 mins from Pearse St Station
📚 Training & development support

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/vE3VlprWY3

[Social Workers & Social Care Workers for Palestine @SW4PalestineSCW]

We’re joining this Saturday - if you’d like to march alongside us, we’ll be at Hugh Lane at 1pm! #FreePalestine #SolidarityIsAVerb #Justice

@ipsc48 @IASW_IRL @Sineadmcgar @cuskellk @IrishhcwforPal @AcaforPalestine @ann123fitz @AoifeBairead @VGeiran @sarahmdonnelly1 @MuireannNiR

[@UCCsocialwork @uccsocialwork]

Seeking Professional Development opportunities and CPD credits? @uccsocialwork is currently seeking Practice Teachers for our September to December placement block.
Please email [email protected] for further details.

@IASW_IRL @VGeiran @WeHSCPs @tusla

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

Delighted we could speak on #AdultSafeguarding policy gaps in @OireachtasNews today. Read our presentation to the Joint Committee on Health here: https://t.co/s9p2uqxup2

watch the presentation via this link: https://t.co/JCCwNW8vfo

[IASW @IASW_IRL]

Read @IASW_IRL's submission to the Department of Health on the Law Reform Commission Report on a Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding here: https://t.co/s9p2uqxup2

A huge thanks to @sarahmdonnelly1 @Sineadmcgar @LiamKeogh @VGeiran @farren_ger30323 @jacintab1981

[Vivian Geiran @VGeiran]

Well done to the @IASW_IRL delegation - Caroline Strong COO, Dr. @sarahmdonnelly1 & Liam Keogh - representing #SocialWork + presenting and responding to questions in relation to #AdultSafeguarding at @OireachtasNews Health Committee this morning.

https://t.co/ZdUzcuOSns