Olwyn Enright
Ceist:225 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of meetings he has had with the Prison Officers Association in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27641/03]
Written Answers. - Ministerial Appointments.
Shortly after my appointment as Minister, I met senior representatives of the Prison Officers' Association, POA, to discuss a number of issues, including the SORT/STEP process. I also addressed the annual conference of the association in May 2003.
Senior officials from the Irish Prison Service regularly meet the association to discuss various matters relating to the prison system. I am next due to meet the POA, at its request, on Thursday, 20 November 2003.