Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
533. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a breakdown of the number of complaints of assault made by taxi drivers while on duty for each of the years 2018 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26131/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the recording of information on the Garda PULSE system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the occupation of a victim of any crime is not recorded in a structured manner on PULSE, and neither is there a crime incident type specific to taxi drivers. As a result the information requested by the Deputy related to 'assault against taxi drivers while on duty' does not exist and I am unable to provide any statistics related to same.
