Jack Chambers
Ceist:871. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the quantity and value of each drug seizure in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28543/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 June 2017
Ceisteanna (871)
Freagraí scríofa
I can inform the Deputy that information relating to the quantity and value of drugs seized by An Garda Síochána is set out in the Annual Reports of An Garda Síochána.
The Annual Reports for the years 2007 to 2015 are available on the website of An Garda Síochána (www.garda.ie). The information provided in the Reports is prepared on the basis of records maintained by Forensic Science Ireland based on the quantity of drugs analysed annually at its laboratory.
The quantity and value of drugs seized by An Garda Síochána is available for years post 2011 inclusive, that is 2011 to 2015. Information on the quantities of drugs seized only is available for years prior to 2011, that is 2007 to 2010.
I understand that work is continuing on the preparation of the Annual Report for 2016 which will be made available in due course.