Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1214. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases of arson that were reported to gardaí in the U district within DMR in the year 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38826/23]
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.
The below table, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of incidents of Criminal Damage (by fire) reported within the U District for 2022 and 2023, as of 3 September.
|
Year |
Incidents |
|
2022 |
23 |
|
2023 (up to 3 September 2023) |
13 |
It should be noted that this is operational data from PULSE and, as such, may be liable to change.
