Prison Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005

Tuesday, 28 June 2005

Ceisteanna (604)

Richard Bruton

Ceist:

605 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison officers employed in the Prison Service. [22499/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The total number of prison grade staff employed by the Prison Service at end May 2005 was 3,188. This number includes some staff who work part-time and the total staff employed is the equivalent of 3,151 whole-time equivalent staff.