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HOME PAGE![]() The Prison Officers' Association represents Prison Officers in the 26 Counties of the Republic of Ireland. The Association represents grades from Prison Officer up to and including Deputy Governor. The Association has a Branch structure in each prison/place of detention and also has a National structure with a National Executive Council. The Association’s headquarters are in Merrion Square, Dublin 2. The Association is administered on a day to day basis by the National Officers of the Prison Officers' Association. All representatives including Local Branch Representatives and National Officers of the Association are democratically elected by the membership to represent the Membership. Prison Officers are an integral part of the Irish Criminal Justice System. The primary role of Prison Officers is the safe custody of persons committed to prison by the courts. Aims and Objectives As with any trade union the Prison Officers’ Association is concerned
with the pay and conditions of its’ members. The work of Prison
Officers is difficult and often dangerous. Prison Officers perform a task
on behalf of society in caring for those committed to prison by the courts.
National Day Of Protest A series of online web banners to promote the National Day of Protest on February 21st. To download this file, click here. |
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