Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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729. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of armed raids of houses carried out by An Garda Síochána in Dublin in the each of the last five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44335/24]

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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730. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of armed raids of houses carried out nationally by An Garda Síochána in the each of the last five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44336/24]

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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731. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of armed raids of houses by An Garda Síochána that resulted in property being seized which was later used in court proceedings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44337/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 729 to 731, inclusive, together.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation to them.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is not possible to provide the information in the format requested by the Deputy.

I am further advised that searches are part of the investigative process, and not all cases involving searches will have progressed to Court.

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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732. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what procedure is in place after a Garda raid to provide an inventory of the seized property to the occupiers of the house; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44339/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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733. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what support is given to occupants after an armed Garda raid where there was no illegal activity found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44341/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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734. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether occupants are given financial compensation for property damage caused by a Garda raid where no illegal activity was found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44342/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The State Claims Agency (SCA) manages personal injury and third-party property damage claims against the State and State authorities, including An Garda Síochána. The SCA also manages claims for legal costs against the State and State authorities.

Each claim is assessed on its own merits by the State Claims Agency. As the Deputy will appreciate, I have no remit over the agency as Minister for Justice, and any queries regarding claims should be directed to the Agency.