Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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323. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the duties carried out in an office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30770/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently refurbishing the former Department of Social Protection office on Eyre Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare for the use by the Probation Service Kildare Team. It is expected that this office will become operational in the coming months.

The Probation Service is the lead agency in the assessment and management of offenders in our communities. It has a national remit with services delivered locally by staff based in 35 community based offices across the country. Its work involves managing orders of the Criminal Courts through the supervision of offenders in the community. Through its work in offender rehabilitation, it contributes to bringing about safer communities and fewer victims.