Evidence of arrest, charge and caution can be given by a member of the Garda Síochána to a court by way of a certificate in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda stations which provide evidence on the above basis in the Dublin metropolitan region are as follows:
Bridewell Courts
Store Street, Bridewell, Pearse Street, Crumlin and Sundrive Road stations.
Kilmainham Court
Kilmainham, Kevin Street, Ballyfermot, Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Leixlip and Ronanstown stations.
Tallaght Court
Tallaght and Rathfarnham stations.
Bray-Dún Laoghaire Court
Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey, Kill o' the Grange, Cabinteely, Shankill, Bray, Greystones, Enniskerry, Blackrock, Dundrum and Stepaside stations.
Swords Court
Coolock Station and the DMR divisional task force (bail prisoners only).
A proposal for the extension of this facility to all stations in the DMR is the subject of ongoing discussions between the Garda authorities and my Department.