Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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763. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons with a Clare address who were given a penal sentence in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, per year, in tabular form; and the category of crimes for which they were imprisoned. [63304/25]

Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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764. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons handed a penal sentence nationwide in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, by year, in tabular form; the of category of crimes for which they were imprisoned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63305/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 763 and 764 together.

The management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and the Constitution.

The collation of data on convictions is a function of the courts. The Department does not record data relating to sentencing and/or convictions. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.

To be of assistance, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the Courts Service, who have advised that they will respond directly to the Deputy.