Emmet Stagg
Question:852 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the national increase-decrease in crime figures as indicated by the Garda annual report for the years 1998 to 2001; the relevant figures for the Carlow-Kildare division for the same years; the average detection rate nationally for each year and the corresponding figures for the Carlow-Kildare division; the comparisons in relation to the numbers of gardaí assigned to the Carlow-Kildare division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1769/03]