Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Feb 1990

Vol. 396 No. 3

Written Answers. - Probation Service Personnel.

Michael Moynihan

Question:

72 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline the strength of the probation service in terms of personnel; if he is satisfied that the service is at adequate strength; if he has any plans to improve the situation in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Burke)

The numbers of serving staff in the probation and welfare service at present are as follows:—

Principal Probation and Welfare Officer	1
A/Principal Probation and Welfare Officer	5
Senior Probation and Welfare Officer	27
Probation and Welfare Officer	117
Staff Officer	1
Clerical Officer	3*
Clerical Assistant	3
Clerical Assistant (Typist)	26
Porter/Messenger	5
	—
	188

*Includes one supervisor of typists.

I am satisfied that the service continues to meet the demands being placed upon it.

Staffing levels will be augmented in the near future by the appointment of the following additional staff: 1 Senior Probation and Welfare Officer, 4 Probation and Welfare Officers, 1 Clerical Assistant (Typist).