Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Apr 1999

Vol. 503 No. 3

Written Answers. - Departmental Reports.

Cecilia Keaveney

Question:

469 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the second report of the expert group on the probation and welfare service will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/99]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I wish to inform the Deputy that the expert group on the probation and welfare service are still meeting and that a number of issues are still under consideration. I have been advised that the second report of the expert group is expected in mid-1999.