Crime Levels.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2006

Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Ceisteanna (373, 374)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

394 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of a survey on crime and law enforcement commissioned by his Department and conducted by TNS MRBI in March 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11905/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The cost of research into public attitudes on crime and law enforcement, conducted by TNS MRBI on behalf of my Department, was €17,175.95, including VAT.

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

395 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons detected, prosecuted and convicted for failing to have their vehicle undergo a mandatory national car test for each year since the commencement of the test to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/06]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.