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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2018

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Questions (140, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

140. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to curb tobacco smuggling in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41926/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

142. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to curb the illegal importation of psychoactive substances since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41928/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

143. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number and total weight of psychoactive substances seized by customs in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41929/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

144. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number and total weight of narcotic drugs seized by customs in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41930/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

145. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to curb the illegal importation of narcotic drugs since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41931/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

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146. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number of illegal firearms seized by customs in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41932/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

147. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to curb the illegal importation of firearms since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41933/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

148. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number of illegal bullets seized by customs in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41934/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

149. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to curb the illegal importation of bullets since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41935/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

150. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number of offensive weapons seized by customs in each year since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41936/18]

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

151. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the funding provided to curb the illegal importation of offensive weapons since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41937/18]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 142 to 151, inclusive, together.

The information requested by the Deputy in respect of seizures by Revenue of psychoactive substances, narcotic drugs, illegal firearms and offensive weapons is set out in the following tables.

I am advised by Revenue that firearms, offensive weapons and bullets are recorded as a single category in their records of seizures and that it would not be practicable given the overall volume of seizures and the period involved, to provide disaggregated data for particular elements of that category.

I am also advised by Revenue that it is a fully integrated tax and customs administration and that it is not possible to disaggregate the resources deployed at any given time to detect and prevent the smuggling of particular types of objects or commodities. I understand Revenue is satisfied that, having regard to its overall level of resources, it has the resources to tackle smuggling of the kinds to which the Deputy refers. I remain open to discussing with Revenue any requirements that they may have about resources in the future to maximise their effectiveness in combatting smuggling.

The information requested by the Deputy in respect of seizures by Revenue of psychoactive substances, narcotic drugs, illegal firearms and offensive weapons is set out in the following tables.

Drugs

Year

Cannabis (Herbal & Resin)

Cocaine & Heroin

Amphetamines, Ecstasy & Other

No. of Seizures

Weight (KG)

No. of Seizures

Weight (KG)

No. of Seizures

Weight (KG)

2017

1,066

3,100

136

27

4,862

565

2016

1,222

940.7

134

171.7

4,641

565.3

2015

1,024

626

92

95.4

3,710

655.8

2014

505

672.9

72

1,049.2

5,581

475.3

2013

724

600.1

116

51.1

5,690

340.8

2012

1,814

1,477

85

469

6,307

183

2011

2,378

1,384.88

65

153.26

6,630

1,063.17

2010

1,353

265.78

50

38.61

5,332

226.81

2009

2,174

3,446

40

34

6,001

456.33

2008

2,456

3,655.67

78

1,615.27

4,133

126.98

2007

2,049

1,820.85

66

1,640.69

643

901.47

2006

1,381

156.57

64

61.641

78

473.33

2005

1,077

3,963.92

48

63.349

98

373.009

Illegal Firearms and Offensive Weapons (data provided for years for which comparable data is available)

Year

Number of illegal firearms / offensive weapons

2017

835

2016

1,786

2015

4,702

2014

346

2013

2,443

2012

522

2011

1,220

2010

224

2009

1,162

2008

654

2007

1,777

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