Crime Statistics.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 April 2009

Tuesday, 7 April 2009

Questions (196)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

196 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of so called successful crimes committed in each of the past five years to date where grievous bodily harm, homicide or robbery took place and where no prosecution has been initiated, is pending or is expected and where no goods or moneys have been recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14739/09]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.