Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 22 May 2003

Vol. 567 No. 3

Written Answers. - Probation and Welfare Service.

Joe Costello

Question:

179 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current budget for the Probation and Welfare Services; if this represents a reduction from previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14118/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 377 on 20 May 2003.