Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016
109. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of public order cases heard at Swords District Court in County Dublin in 2015 and to date in 2016; the number of cases on hand at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19721/16]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following information.
|
Year |
Number of public order cases - Swords District Court |
|
January – December 2015 |
245 |
|
January – May 2016 |
145 |
The data provided includes summonses which were not served. These cases may have reached court and may have been struck out.
As at 1 June 2016 there were a total of 110 public order cases scheduled for Swords District Court.
