Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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116. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the outcome of bike theft court cases in each of the years 2016 to 2018. [3393/19]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, 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 Report below which sets out the outcomes for bike theft court cases in each of the years 2016 to 2018. 

The Court Service has advised that it's important to note that the Report is for offence Section 112(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 which is a coded offence, specifically relating to bicycle theft. Offences may have been prosecuted under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 which is general theft but they cannot say which, if any, related to theft of bicycles. Similarly, some offences could have been prosecuted using uncoded free text code against which they cannot report.

In looking at the outcomes, it's also important to remember that the offences may have been prosecuted in conjunction with other offences e.g. criminal damage, which might impact on the sentences imposed.

Report on the outcomes for bike theft court cases in each of the years 2016 to 2018

Note: If a person received more than one order it will appear twice on the report e.g. if a person received a fine and imprisonment it will appear twice on the report.