Written answers

Tuesday, 30 May 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Crime Levels

8:00 pm

Photo of Jim O'KeeffeJim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of offences in each of the past three years involving the use of flick knives, knives or other related offensive weapons. [20868/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have made enquiries with the Garda authorities in relation to the information requested by the Deputy. Details of the number of offences relating to possession of offensive weapons for the years 2003 to 2005 are as outlined in the table.

Proceedings Commenced for Offences Relating to Possession of Offensive Weapons 2003-2005
20031,801
20041,868
20052,107

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