Brendan Howlin
Ceist:46 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reported number of cases of children begging; the number of arrests arising from these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6753/98]
Written Answers. - Mendicant Children.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information sought is not readily available and could only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources.