Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017
106. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding statistics with regard to human trafficking; the way in which these statistics are obtained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16023/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraStatistics with regard to human trafficking are collected by my Department from An Garda Síochána, and also from non-governmental organisations and international organisations in Ireland who have experience in providing services to suspected victims of human trafficking.
The statistics are collated and checked across a number of variables, to avoid double-counting, and are presented in annual reports issued by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of my Department. These reports, dating from 2009, together with other information on human trafficking, are available on the website www.blueblindfold.gov.ie. The 2015 Annual Report has recently been finalised and will shortly be available online.
