226. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the action taken by his Department to ensure that prison officers who are threatened by prisoners while on duty are given appropriate supports and security; the number of proven cases of threats to officers that were witnessed; the action taken in each case; if officers are paid in full should they take leave arising from such incidents; if such payments are made for long periods, if there is a maximum period; if officers injured at work arising from assaults by prisoners are paid in full for the duration of their recovery; the number of officers who are out of work due to prisoner assaults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43593/17]

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226. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the action taken by his Department to ensure that prison officers who are threatened by prisoners while on duty are given appropriate supports and security; the number of proven cases of threats to officers that were witnessed; the action taken in each case; if officers are paid in full should they take leave arising from such incidents; if such payments are made for long periods, if there is a maximum period; if officers injured at work arising from assaults by prisoners are paid in full for the duration of their recovery; the number of officers who are out of work due to prisoner assaults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43593/17]

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