Noel Ahern
Question:528 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of trips abroad arranged for young offenders by the Probation and Welfare Service or other agencies under the aegis of his Department during 1997 or other recent years; the locations visited; the numbers of offenders visiting each location; the total cost involved; the perceived value of such trips; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14992/97]