Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2024
120. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide, in tabular form, the number of arrests effected in the vicinity of the Curragh Camp and firing range, specifically arising from road closures associated with the Curragh Camp and firing range, for January to December 2024 and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8398/24]
View answerI am advised by the Garda authorities that there is no structured field in the PULSE system that will identify that an arrest was specifically arising from road closures in a particular location.
An arrest will generally be associated with a crime incident, which in turn will have an associated location. The Garda authorities further advise that there were 28 arrests recorded since 1 January 2023 to date, in which the originating incident location was identified as ‘Curragh Camp’ or ‘The Curragh’.
The most common arrest reason given was ‘Driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs’. The Garda authorities further advise that following a review of incident narratives, there is no indication in any case that arrests were made specifically arising from road closures.
