asked the Minister for Justice if there are any proposals to increase the number of staff employed in the prison service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Prison Service Staff.
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The Deputy will be aware that the Government towards the end of last year sanctioned the recruitment of 200 additional staff for the prisons and places of detention. This staff has now been recruited. I have no specific proposals at present to further increase the number of staff but the matter is kept under continuous review in my Department.