Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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287. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49056/22]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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291. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of instances of ramming of Garda vehicles per Garda district in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49062/22]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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293. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of minors and the percentage this number represents in the context of total cases identified as drivers in instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49064/22]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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294. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of stolen vehicles involved in instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49065/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 287, 291, 293 and 294 together.

I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested, regrettably this was not available on time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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288. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of instances of ramming of Garda vehicles resulting in injury to Garda personnel in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49057/22]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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290. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda days lost due to injury/illness/leave following instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019. 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49060/22]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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295. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022 which resulted in serious injury of gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49066/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 288, 290 and 295 together.

I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested, regrettably this was not available on time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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289. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated monetary cost due to damaged Garda property due to instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49059/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I can assure the Deputy that I strongly condemn any assault on, or action that causes harm to, serving members of An Garda Síochána or any action that causes damage to Garda resources or public property.

An Garda Síochána perform a vital function in providing safety and security to our communities and should be applauded and supported for their service, not subject to assault or harm in the execution of their duties.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the below table represents the estimated monetary cost due to damaged Garda property due to instances of 'ramming' of Garda vehicles.

* Figures up to and including 3 of October 2022.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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292. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles written off by insurers or irreparably damaged following instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49063/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.