asked the Minister for Justice the number of prison officers who were employed permanently and temporarily in 1985; if he will give a breakdown of these figures; and the equivalent figures for the years 1980 to 1984, inclusive.
Written Answers. - Prison Officer Statistics.
391.
Limerick East): The information sought by the Deputy in respect of the total staff (all grades) employed in the prison service on 31 December for each of the years in question is set out as follows:
|
Year |
Permanent Staff |
Temporary Staff |
Total Staff |
|
1985 |
1,550 |
51 |
1,601 |
|
1984 |
1,534 |
4 |
1,538 |
|
1983 |
1,559 |
1 |
1,560 |
|
1982 |
1,554 |
1 |
1,555 |
|
1981 |
1,489 |
1 |
1,490 |
|
1980 |
1,443 |
1 |
1,444 |