Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 151: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 138 of 17 February 2005, if the person in question is an officer as defined by the legislation in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6372/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The legal basis for the appointment of prison chaplains is section 28 of the General Prisons (Ireland) Act 1877. The Act does not contain a definition of "officer". It makes a distinction between the service of chaplains and medical officers on the one hand and other prison personnel on the other hand.