Departmental Equipment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Ceisteanna (560)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

560. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide data on the mobile technology equipment either rented or owned by his Department and used for the work of probation officers stationed in the entire County of Kildare and other counties individually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36446/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

In terms of mobile technology facilitating front line services provided by the Probation Service, all Probation Officers in all 7 Operational Regions are provided with mobile phones. The provision of these services is obtained by public tender and provided under contract.