Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
609. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of convictions that took place in 2019 to date in 2020, under section 80(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40316/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, under 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, and this includes information relating to convictions.
I have had enquiries made of the Courts Service and they have provided the information requested on convictions in the table below.
It should be noted that this information provided has been drawn from instances where prosecutors used offence codes. It is possible for prosecutors to use uncoded free text when inputting offences. Where uncoded free text has been used, any such offences are not included.
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Jan - Dec 2019 |
Jan - Oct 2020 |
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Offence |
Offences |
Persons |
Offences |
Persons |
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Possession of a fireworkfor the purpose of sale/supply |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
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Igniting firework |
3 |
3 |
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Throw/direct/propel ignited firework |
1 |
1 |
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Total |
8 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
