Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2019
131. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of probation officers in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44139/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Probation Service is the lead agency in the assessment and management of offenders in our communities. It is committed to working to reduce offending, create safer communities and fewer victims through offender rehabilitation. The Probation Service has a national remit with services delivered locally by staff based in 35 community based offices across the country as well as staff based in all twelve prisons.
I am informed that the following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy, namely the number of full-time equivalent Probation Officers from 2008 and to date in 2019.
|
Year |
Number of Probation Officers FTE |
|
2008 |
248.6 |
|
2009 |
232.4 |
|
2010 |
224.6 |
|
2011 |
225.1 |
|
2012 |
217.8 |
|
2013 |
215.7 |
|
2014 |
216.8 |
|
2015 |
214 |
|
2016 |
200.1 |
|
2017 |
226.4 |
|
2018 |
215.6 |
|
2019 (to August 2019) |
209.9 |
