asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions brought for begging in (a) Dublin, (b) the rest of the country, in each of the past five years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Begging Prosecutions.
9.
The statistics sought in the question are set out in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Number of Prosecutions for Begging.
|
Year |
Dublin Metropolitan Area |
Rest of the Country |
Total for State |
|
1974* |
156 |
75 |
231 |
|
1975 |
176 |
86 |
262 |
|
1976 |
153 |
58 |
211 |
|
1977 |
235 |
105 |
340 |
|
1978 |
130 |
115 |
245 |
* Year ended 30 September. From 1975 onwards, statistics were compiled on a calendar year basis.