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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 19 Jun 1996

Vol. 467 No. 2

Written Answers. - Prison Officers.

Seán Doherty

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14 Mr. Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the number of prison officers employed by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12889/96]

The total number of staff currently serving in the Prison Service is 2,480, which includes 1,895 basic grade prison officers. The remainder are supervisor grades, ranging from assistant chief officer grade to governor grade 1 grade.

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