Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
818. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons granted bail in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33224/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions.
However in order to be of assistance to the Deputy I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me of the following:
|
Year |
Number of persons who were granted bail |
|
Jan - Dec 2015 |
26,894 |
|
Jan - Dec 2016 |
28,668 |
|
Jan - Dec 2017 |
30,660 |
|
Jan - 30 June 2018 |
21,927 |
Note: Please note that the query is based on bail granted, the defendant may or may not have taken up the bail.
Note 2: Please note that if a person was granted bail more than once on the same charges or on new charges they only appear once in the report.
