Bernard J. Durkan
Question:82 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when the next recruitment to the prison service will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Prison Service Recruitment.
A competition for the recruitment of prison officers is currently taking place. A number of applicants (311) have been called for the final stages of the competitive process and further applicants are expected to be called to this stage shortly. It is hoped that the intake of successful candidates will commence within a matter of weeks.