Bernard Allen
Question:50 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline the number of probation officers who have been appointed to participate in the community services order scheme to date; and when the scheme will be set in place.
Written Answers. - Probation Officers Appointment.
The community service order scheme commenced in 1984 and has been in operation ever since. Twenty probation and welfare officers operate the scheme and 66 part-time sessional supervisors are engaged, as required, to directly supervise offenders on community service projects.