Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics.

The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases in relation to various crime statistics. The most recent statistics were released on 20 December 2023, providing stats for Recorded Crime for Quarter 3 (Q3) 2023.

Figures in respect of criminal offences reported to Gardaí can be found on the CSO website at the following link: data.cso.ie/table/CJQ06.

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Garda authorities that GardaSAFE, the new computer aided dispatch system in the Garda Síochána, was rolled out incrementally across the organisation in 2023. The last region, the Dublin Metropolitan Region, went live on GardaSAFE in late November 2023.

The Garda authorities further advise that at this stage, the focus remains on the operational implementation of the system nationwide. Whilst there are some reports available, these are focused on live operational aspects, for example for the Control Rooms to monitor call volumes. I am assured by the Garda authorities that over time, and as the amount of data available from GardaSAFE increases, there will be additional reports available within GardaSAFE itself, and also the ability to utilise the data for bespoke queries and analysis.

The Deputy will also be aware that in February, the Policing Authority published a report on the recommendations from an examination carried out by Mr Derek Penman on behalf of the Policing Authority in 2022. These recommendations were designed to improve the service the public receives when they call 999 for assistance. The report was very positive, and noted that the majority Mr Penman's recommendations have been implemented.

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.