Dáil Éireann - Volume 503 - 20 April, 1999

Written Answers. - Departmental Reports.

469. Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the second report of the expert group on the probation and welfare service will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/99]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue): I wish to inform the Deputy that the expert group on the probation and welfare service are still meeting and that a number of issues are still under consideration. I have been advised that the second report of the expert group is expected in mid-1999.