Car Theft.

Tuesday, 27 January 2004

Questions (770)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

892 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of vehicles, stolen or otherwise recovered, from joyriding crime in the operational areas of Coolock, Raheny and Santry Garda stations on Dublin's northside during the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. [1682/04]

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Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I have had inquires made with the Garda authorities and the information sought by the Deputy is outlined in the following table:

Number of Unauthorised Takings/Vehicles located in Santry, Raheny and Coolock Districts 2000-2003

Year	District	No. of Unauthorised taking of Vehicles	Vehicles located in the area concerned
2000	Santry	199	84
	Raheny	686	179
	Coolock	405	164
	Total	1290	427
2001	Santry	205	102
	Raheny	600	338
	Coolock	466	536
	Total	1,271	976
2002	Santry	534	447
	Raheny	469	309
	Coolock	315	680
	Total	1,318	1,436
2003	Santry	429	294
	Raheny	517	226
	Coolock	330	650
	Total	1,276	1,170