Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 February 2014
188. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on Garda Operation Spoke; the number of persons arrested and charged to date as part of this operation; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if he will indicate if the operation is still live. [7289/14]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Spoke is an operation conducted within the Bridewell Garda District for specific periods of time on an ongoing basis. It was last put into effect on 11 and 12 February, 2014. I am further informed that Operation Spoke has resulted in 33 arrests resulting in 39 charges and 21 convictions. The main objective of the operation is to ensure a high visibility Garda presence in the District in order to prevent the unauthorised taking of bicycles. Local Gardaí also provide advice to members of the public on bicycle security and encourage them to register their bicycles.
