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336 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of convictions that have been obtained for the charge of dangerous driving causing death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28477/00]
Vol. 527 No. 3
336 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of convictions that have been obtained for the charge of dangerous driving causing death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28477/00]
I am informed by the Garda authorities that details in relation to the number of convictions for the charge of dangerous driving causing death are set out in the following tabular statement:
Year |
No. of Offences where proceedings were taken |
Convicted |
Cases Pending |
Acquittals |
1999 (Jan-Sep) |
12 |
1 |
11 |
– |
1998 |
26 |
4 |
21 |
1 |