Garda Operations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Ceisteanna (223)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

223. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on Garda Operation Redline; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38664/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Garda authorities that Operation Redline was put in place in 2012 and concluded in 2013. Operation Redline led to 27 arrests which resulted in 32 charges or summonses and 10 convictions.