Vol. 497 No. 4
149 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of offenders serving sentences under the probation and welfare services for each of the past three years that data is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/98]
The number of offenders serving sentences under community service orders and probation orders made for each of the past three years is as follows:
|
Year |
No. of Probation Orders |
No. of Community Service Orders. |
|
1995 |
2,617 |
1,602 |
|
1996 |
3,089 |
1,386 |
|
1997 |
3,498 |
1,167 |
