Written answers

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Department of Justice and Equality

Departmental Data

Photo of Ivana BacikIvana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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371. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have had charges entered against them in relation to the cultivation of cannabis. [43984/23]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the recording of information on, and the maintenance of, the PULSE system.

I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the table below indicates the number of charges brought in relation to the cultivation of cannabis plants or opium poppies for the years requested.

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023*
Cultivation of cannabis plant or opium poppy 198 136 149 158 199 180 86

*To 5 October 2023. Information supplied is operational and subject to change.

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