Written answers

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Department of Justice and Equality

Courts Service Data

Photo of Tommy BroughanTommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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109. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of public order cases heard at Swords District Court in County Dublin in 2015 and to date in 2016; the number of cases on hand at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19721/16]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is 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, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following information.

YearNumber of public order cases - Swords District Court
January – December 2015245
January – May 2016145

The data provided includes summonses which were not served. These cases may have reached court and may have been struck out.

As at 1 June 2016 there were a total of 110 public order cases scheduled for Swords District Court.

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