Jimmy Deenihan
Ceist:65 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice the number of female prison officers who were called following the recruitment campaign in 1989; and if additional places will be available for these on the present panel.
Written Answers. - Female Prison Officers.
To date, a total of 24 female prison officers have been appointed to the prison service from the last competition which was held in May 1989. Females who were successful at the recent interviews conducted by the Civil Service Commission will be appointed to the service, subject to the regulations governing these appointments.