Dáil debates

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions

Garda Data

4:55 pm

Photo of Jim O'CallaghanJim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In November 2016, senior Garda management was informed of emerging issues in respect of the accuracy of homicide data recorded on the Garda PULSE system. This matter was subsequently brought to the attention of the Policing Authority, which raised it with senior Garda management in April 2017. I am aware that there is serious concern within An Garda Síochána as to the accuracy of homicide data on the PULSE system. Even though these concerns have been brought to the attention of senior Garda management, very little appears to have been done to explore and resolve the problem. Why has the homicide review for the years 2003 to 2017 still not been completed? Is the Minister satisfied that the homicide data maintained by An Garda Síochána is accurate and classified appropriately?

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