asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of (1) successful and (2) unsuccessful raids on sub-post offices in Dublin City during the past twelve months; what was the total amount stolen in cash or other negotiable currency; how much was recovered; how many prosecutions were instituted as a result; how many convictions were obtained; and whether any of the personnel were injured as a result, and, if so, to what extent.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Raids on Dublin Sub-Post Offices.
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I assume that the Deputy refers to raids during business hours. One such case occurred in the past twelve months. The total property taken was £201 in cash none of which has so far been recovered. Two persons have been charged with the offence and are in custody awaiting trial. Nobody suffered personal injury.
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asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if in view of raids on sub-post offices in recent weeks he will have sympathetic consideration given to a more adequate system of protection for those offices which are, in the main, serviced by female staffs.
The security arrangements at sub-post offices are kept under review by my Department and I can assure the Deputy that the position at offices staffed mainly by females is receiving special attention.