Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons charged with serious crime who have been on bail in the past 12 months or are currently on bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36594/06]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 220: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons charged with serious crime and currently on bail; the duration of such bail; the category of crime with which they are being charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36595/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.