Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
414. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of murders recorded in the State in 2009; 2010; 2011 and to date in 2012; if he is concerned at the high level of murders that have occurred so far this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41376/12]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of murders recorded and detected in recent years up to 26 September 2012.
|
Year |
Recorded |
Detected |
|
2012 |
40 |
25 |
|
2011 |
42 |
35 |
|
2010 |
54 |
39 |
|
2009 |
53 |
35 |
I am further informed that all outstanding incidents are under active investigation, or are before the Courts and members of An Garda Síochána are utilising all available legislation to pursue these crimes. As the Deputy will appreciate, it is expected that the detection rate detailed above will increase as Garda investigations are concluded and proceedings commenced.
I will continue to support the Gardaí in their work to investigate and detect these offences.
