Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 November 2019
127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons recruited to the Prison Service, male and female, in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49654/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the number of persons recruited to the Prison Service in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019 is set out in the following table. A breakdown by gender is also included as requested by the Deputy.
|
Year |
Male |
Female |
|
2017 |
61 |
24 |
|
2018 |
186 |
75 |
|
2019 (to 27 November) |
176 |
82 |
