Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
107. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of times extradition proceedings have been initiated by foreign governments against persons sought to stand trial for crimes committed in Ireland; and the number of persons extradited in those circumstances. [17495/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra108. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the detail of the policy in respect of extraditing persons to stand trial in a foreign court for crimes committed in Ireland. [17496/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together.
The statistical information sought by the Deputy is not readily available.
Policy in relation to extradition is as reflected in the relevant legislation, primarily the Extradition Act 1965, as amended, and the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, as amended.
