Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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392. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of probation staff currently in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29165/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed that the number of Probation Service staff currently assigned in County Donegal is as follows:

1 Senior Probation Officer (with responsibility for adult and young probation);

4 Probation Officers;

2 Community Service Supervisors (part time); and

1 Clerical Officer.

This amounts to a total full-time staffing complement of 7 at the present time.

The Deputy may wish to note that the Probation Service prioritises its workload and allocates resources in such a way as to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. This prioritisation includes particular focus on the delivery of front-line services and the supervision of Community Service Orders.