Crime Levels.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 December 2004

Wednesday, 8 December 2004

Questions (32)

Brendan Howlin

Question:

32 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recorded murders involving the use of firearms in respect of each year since 1998; the number of such cases in which prosecutions were initiated; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/04]

Written answers

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

In the time available it has not been possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy. The information sought is being compiled at present and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.