Number of children referred to Probation Service at highest level in 10 years, report shows
The Probation Service is responsible for the supervision and management of people in the community who have offended. It works with gardaĂ, Courts Service, Parole Board and other agencies to try to reduce re-offending.
The number of people being dealt with by Ireland’s Probation Service in the community is at its highest level ever, with the number of children being referred to the service at its highest level in 10 years.
In its annual report, the Probation Service said continued pressures on the prison system and increased numbers of court referrals were putting the services it provided into sharper focus.
