Drug Courts.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2010

Thursday, 1 April 2010

Questions (106)

Catherine Byrne

Question:

106 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 427 of 23 March 2010, the outcome of persons who were referred to the Drugs Court since 2001 but who did not successfully complete the programme; the follow-ups that were in place for the 29 people who have successfully completed the programme to ensure they did not re-offend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14347/10]

Written answers

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

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question 427 on 23 March. As she is aware, my Department has been examining the operation of the Court to see how its throughput levels might be increased. I hope to be in a position to make an announcement on the matter in the near future.