Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 24 Feb 1999

Vol. 501 No. 1

Written Answers. - National Household Survey.

Jim Higgins

Question:

29 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Taoiseach if a question in relation to crime has been included or is proposed for inclusion in the quarterly household survey; if so, the specific wording of the question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4832/99]

The Taoiseach:

In the fourth quarter of 1998, the CSO included a module on crime and victimisation in the Quarterly National Household Survey, in addition to the regular questions on the population and labour force. The module included over fifty questions and I will forward a full copy of these to the Deputy.

The main topics covered included the incidence, type, location and other relevant aspects of crime in the past year; whether crimes were reported to the Garda or not; household security; and people's perceptions in relation to crime and safety.

The relevant information was collected in the three month period from September to November 1998 and it is hoped that results will be available in the middle of this year.