Liam Kavanagh
Ceist:36 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Defence the number of courts-martial held in each of the last three years; the offences involved; the number of convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Courts-Martial Statistics.
The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
|
Year |
Number of Courts-martial |
Number of convictions |
|
1987 |
55 |
52 |
|
1988 |
47 |
45 |
|
1989 |
53 |
50 |
Type of Offences:
Absence without leave contrary to section 137 of the Defence Act, 1954.
Desertion contrary to section 135 of the Defence Act, 1954.
Conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline contrary to section 168 of the Defence Act, 1954.
Offences punishable by ordinary law contrary to section 169 of the Defence Act, 1954.
Stealing of property contrary to section 156 of the Defence Act, 1954.
Destruction, loss or improper disposal of property contrary to section 157 of the Defence Act, 1954.