Probation and Welfare Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2017

Thursday, 4 May 2017

Questions (57)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

57. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the role the Probation Service has in family courts in producing safety reports and risk assessments to inform the courts' decisions. [21162/17]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

While Probation Officers are suitably qualified persons to prepare reports under Section 47.1 (a) of the Family Law Act the Probation Service does not currently provide family law assessment reports to the Courts.