Crime Levels.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Questions (635)

Jack Wall

Question:

729 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of offences recorded in each Garda station within the Kildare division in regard to the use of illicit substances; the type and quantity of substance that was determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34034/09]

Written answers

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

In relation to the first part of the Deputy's question, the Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) as the national statistical agency. The CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose.

I have requested the CSO to provide the crime statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.

With regard to the second part of the Deputy's question, it has not been possible to compile the detailed statistics requested in the time available. I will communicate further with the Deputy when the information sought is to hand.