(Cavan) asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider appointing a probation officer for each county or such other geographical unit as such an officer could effectively supervise.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Probation Officers.
19.
The plans for the reorganisation and development of the services concerned with the work of probation provide for a general survey of probation needs by the Probation Administration Officer. I will give careful consideration to the recommendations of the Administration Officer for the more effective supervision of any particular centre or area.
(Cavan): Does the Minister agree that the reformation of delinquents, and especially juvenile delinquents, is being seriously handicapped at the moment by the absense of probation officers throughout the country?
A probation administration officer was appointed last year. So far, he has concentrated his attention on the Dublin area and I am awaiting recommendations from him as to the reorganisation of the probation system in the country areas.