Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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331. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have been prosecuted before the courts in 2017 under sections 3 and 15, respectively, of the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2016; the way in which this compares with figures for the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39593/17]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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332. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have been convicted before the courts in 2017 under sections 3 and 15, respectively, of the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2016; the way in which this compares with figures for the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39594/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 and 332 together.

I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to the relevant sections of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, as amended. Section 3 relates to restriction on possession of controlled drugs and Section 15 relates to possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply.

The information requested by the Deputy has been sought from the Courts Service and I will further advise in this regard when the material is to hand.