Peadar Tóibín
Ceist:1049. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of chaplains working in the Irish Prison Service. [33800/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraMonday, 9 September 2024
Ceisteanna (1049)
Freagraí scríofa
The role of the Prison Chaplain is to provide pastoral care and spiritual support to the entire prison community which includes prisoners, staff, families and community groups as set out in the Prison Rules.
Working within the framework of prison multi-disciplinary teams, Prison Chaplains encourage and support all people in custody to adapt to prison life, prepare for life after release and support their transition from prison back to the community.
I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the number of Prison Chaplains working in the Irish Prison Service as at 31 August 2024 is 20.