Michael McDowell
Question:266 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice whether her Department pays the salary of any prison officer who is employed full-time by the Prison Officers' Association in addition to seconded officers whose salaries are reimbursed by the Prison Officers' Association; if so, the annual cost of such employment to the State; whether the officer and/or his replacement are in receipt of overtime payments; if so, the amount involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12756/96]