Crime statistics are compiled with reference to the organisational structure of the Garda, i.e. Garda districts or divisions. They are not readily available in the format sought by the Deputy and could not be compiled without a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources.
The Garda crime statistics relate to offences of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, rape, defilement and incest. The following is the total number of cases for the country as a whole where proceedings were instituted and where the victim was aged under 17 years: