evidence: In addition to completing the full term of your sentence, you may be granted periods of temporary or permanent release in recognition of good conduct in custody, notably by engaging in authorised structured activities that are designed to reduce your likelihood of reoffending. [...] - The Minister for Justice must be satisfied that you are unlikely to reoffend and that you can reintegrate into the community upon release [...] You may get additional support from the Probation Service. They refer offenders to community projects around Ireland, to help them to reintegrate and resettle in the community. You can find contact details for local Probation Services.