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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Questions (146)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the degree to which An Garda Síochána have successfully prosecuted drug gangs; the number of unsuccessful prosecutions in the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32217/20]

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Written answers

I am awaiting a report from the Courts service and will respond to the Deputy's question when the information is available.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question Number 146 for answer on 22 October 2020, in which you requested “the degree to which An Garda Síochána have successfully prosecuted drug gangs; the number of unsuccessful prosecutions in the past five years to date”. As you may recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to contact you again when the information was to hand.
Further information has now been provided by An Garda Síochána.
I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that there have been numerous prosecutions taken by all Garda divisions against what could be described as drug gangs operating throughout the state over the past five years.
In that regard, the broad scope of the question means that the information requested would be extremely onerous to compile. As a result, this would necessitate an unwarranted expenditure of limited Garda time and resources.
However, I am determined that organised crime will not take hold in our communities. The Government and An Garda Síochána are united in our resolve to relentlessly target organised crime at all levels and send a clear message to criminals that we will take all necessary action to stop them, bring them to justice and prevent them from leading our young into a life of crime and violence.
I trust this information is of assistance.
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