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Freedom of Information (FOI) Decision Logs - 2017

Freedom of Information (FOI) Decision Logs - 2017

Requester

Description     Of Request

Decision

Decision     Details

Journalists

A breakdown of the number of investigations into assault in Limerick, between January 2012 and January 3, 2017.

Refused

FOI-000002-2017     Decision

Others

A chronological list of all bombings that took place in the Republic of Ireland from 1969 to 2007 along with those believed to be responsible?

Refused

FOI-000003-2017     Decision

Others

The     number of complaints of rape, sexual assault, or sexual misconduct made against members of An Garda Síochána since 2015 and outcomes of any investigations

Refused

FOI-000009-2017     Decision

Journalists

Incidents of suspected domestic violence as recorded on the PULSE system since November 2015.

Refused

FOI-000011-2017     Decision

Journalists

All written correspondence including, but not limited to, emails and minutes of meetings between representatives of An Garda Siochana and University Hospital Limerick between June 2016 and January 2017.

Refused

FOI-000018-2017     Decision

Public

Records relating to all sexual assault and/or harassment and/or rape charges or allegations of such activities on or near  the properties of any third level educational institute in Ireland.

Refused

FOI-000022-2017     Decision

Public

Records and documents and statistics pertaining to crime in the Carlow county   area believed and/or reported to be related to any drug or gang activity.

Refused

FOI-000023-2017     Decision

Public

All Irish Politicians and Political Party's reported to the Garda by the standards in Public Office Commission-during the last election- for irregularity's and fraudulent acts.

Refused

FOI-000024-2017     Decision

Public

Number of email, SMS and voice call interception devices deployed nationally.

Refused

FOI-000041-2017     Decision

Academics

Crime and Detection Rates

Refused

FOI-000050-2017     Decision

Academics

Number of sexual assaults and rapes reported to An Garda Siochana, taking place on university campuses in Dublin in 2016.

Refused

FOI-000051-2017     Decision

Academics

Number of children that went missing from State care facilities in 2016.

Refused

FOI-000052-2017     Decision

Academics

Serving Gardaí who received penalty points in 2016 and how many successfully   appealed

Refused

FOI-000053-2017     Decision

Journalists

Number of Fixed Charge Notices issued to cyclists for breaking road traffic laws in 2016.

Refused

FOI-000057-2017     Decision

Academics

Number of Rape complaints and convictions from January 2014-January 2017.

Refused

FOI-000061-2017     Decision

Academics

The crime rates committed by under 12-year-olds & the number of race related hate crimes.

Refused

FOI-000062-2017     Decision

Academics

The number of untrained Garda drivers driving official Garda vehicles

Refused

FOI-000068-2017     Decision

Public

Correspondence  An Garda Siochana, Dept of Justice and Muintir Na Tire concerning  The Community Alert and Neighbourhood Watch programmes for period 1/1/2013   to 18/2/2017.

Refused

FOI-000070-2017     Decision

Academics

The number of reported crimes in 2014 that involved social networks.

Refused

FOI-000076-2017     Decision

Journalists

How many new Garda recruits have been assigned to Carlow since the moratorium on recruitment lifted [January 1, 2014] to the present day and how many   retirements were there in Carlow

Grant

FOI-000208-2017   - Decision

Journalists

How many new Garda recruits have been assigned to Kilkenny since the   moratorium on recruitment lifted [January 1, 2014] to date this year, including the   graduation of probationary Gardai on July 6, 2017 and how many graduated

Part     Grant

FOI-000300-2017 - Decision

Public

Records of consultations or approvals for the erection of approved road signage   and/or traffic calming measures along the N1

Refused

FOI-000081-2017   Decision

Journalist

Copies of all correspondence relating to the issue of inaccurate breath test data,   inaccurate MAT checkpoint data and discrepancies in the number of tests recorded vis a vis intoxilyser mouthpieces ordered.

Refused

FOI-000124-2017   Decision

Journalists

How much money was spent on firearms and firearms training by the gardai each year since 2010 and a breakdown of what weapons were bought.  

Part Grant

FOI-000178-2017 - Decision

Public

Information on all paid fixed-charge notices for each of the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions so far in 2017, broken down by the offence group, number and amount.

Grant 

FOI-000181-2017 - Decision

Public 

Numbers of sexual assaults reported on the campus of DCU, TCD, and UCD for the year 2016.  

Refuse

FOI-000188-2017 - Decision

Journalists

The number of people convicted of drink driving in Ireland split by driver-age, gender, and county.

Refuse

 

FOI-000203-2017 - Decision

Public

Information in relation to deaths, major injuries, minor accidents on a stretch of Road in Fara Village during the past 10 Years? 

Refuse

 

FOI-000206-2017 - Decision

Public

Details of contact between An Garda Síochána and Police Scotland for assistance with investigations in the last financial year 2016/17? Please indicate the means of correspondence - ie: phone, email, letter - and the reason for it.

Refuse

 

FOI-000222-2017 - Decision

Public

A list of all the buildings that An Garda Siochána is currently renting in each of counties Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford, including details of the annual rent payable, the length of each lease, the name and address of each building

Refuse

FOI-000228-2017 -  Decision

Journalists

1 – The annual, full-year total for fines revenue from penalty point offences for the five year period to December 31st, 2016?

2 – The fines revenue from penalty point offences where a motorist did not pay on receipt of the first notice.

Grant

 

FOI-000213-2017 - Decision

Journalists 

All correspondence between John Barrett, Head of Human Resources, and Ken Ruane, Legal Affairs, relating to the Disclosures Tribunal and related matters, send between 17 February 2017 to date.

Refuse

FOI-000215-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

All correspondence received or sent by Garda Commissioner, Noirin O’Sullivan, from or to any TD in relation to the appointment of a member of An Garda Siochana to any vacancy within the force.

Grant

FOI-000219-2017 - Decision

Journalists

1: For years 2014, 2015, and 2016 or where relevant a full list of the vehicles recovered under Operation Waste.

2: The full value for each year on vehicles recovered under the operation.

3: Any other information you feel may be relevant to the success of the operation.

Refuse

FOI-000240-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

Details of the number of arrests for drug offences in the Waterford Division of the Gardaí for each year from 2011 to the latest available year and how these are divided into each drug charge (simple possession, sale or supply, etc).

Refuse

FOI-000242-2017 - Decision 

Journalists

Details of speeding tickets handed out in Donegal in the last year as a result of drivers being captured on speed camera?

Refuse

FOI-000247-2017 - Decision 

Academics

According to multiple sources (i.e. The Soufan Group; Market Watch) 30+ Irish nationals have gone to fight in ISIS territory (as of Nov. 2015). Could you please tell me the current total of Irish nationals believed to have left to fight in ISIS territory.

Refuse

 

FOI-000259-2017 - Decision 

Public

A list of people who have been disqualified from driving for drink driving from Tipperary since the start of 2017.

Refuse 

FOI-000260-2017 - Decision 

Other 

All agreements, memoranda of understanding and/or other arrangements with foreign countries concerning the sharing between Ireland and any other country, or international institution, of foreign-intelligence surveillance data.

Refuse 

FOI-000264-2017 - Decision 

Academics

Crime statistics from the 2016 calendar year for the below listed crimes for the locations specified in the “Geographic Locations” section of this letter. 

Refuse 

FOI-000267-2017 - Decision

Journalists

A record stating the total amount spent by An Garda Síochána in respect of a contract awarded on foot of a tender advertised in July 2016 entitled "A Job Analysis Project - An Garda Síochána", along with a breakdown of all costs incurred on this project

Refuse 

FOI-000279-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

I wish to seek records of correspondence between the legal affairs department of An Garda Siochana and the office of the Commissioner from July 1st 2015 to July 31st 2015. 

Refuse 

FOI-000216-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

Copies of any correspondence between Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan and Terry Prone using any of her email accounts (including gmail account) and/or use of messaging services including WhatsApp, Viber etc using work phones in period 1 January 2016 to current date. 

Refuse 

FOI-000269-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

Any documentation held by An Garda regarding the disappearance in 1994 of schoolgirl Arlene Arkinson.

Refuse 

FOI-000294-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

A copy of the questionnaire/list of questions used in the garda public attitudes survey in each of the years since 2014. 

Refuse 

FOI-000319-2017 - Decision 

Public Representatives 

Policy and internal working practices on the classification of crimes. System and processes that monitors and records the changing or reclassification of crimes and the level of authorisation needed.

Statistics, in respect of the Waterford Division in the years of 2014-2016. What number of specific crimes, namely burglary and or attempted burglary and robbery/theft from person, where reported as such but re-classified to, in the case of Burglary to Criminal Damage and in the case of robbery from person to theft only.

Refuse 

FOI-000323-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

A detailed breakdown of the costs associated with An Garda Siochana's anti-terrorist unit training exercises that took place on Friday, July 14th.

The total costs of equipping the Garda Armed Support Units in 2016 and 2017 and a detailed breakdown of those costs.

Refuse

FOI-000325-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

(i) The amount of money that has been taken in by An Garda Siochana in Co. Limerick as a result of speed vans and speed cameras in years 2017 (up to the date of this request), 2016, 2015 and 2014.

(ii) Where possible, the amount of fines issued and a breakdown of their locations in years 2017 (up to the date of this request), 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Part Grant 

FOI-000312-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

1. Records showing the annual number of Boards of Inquiry set up by the gardai to investigate alleged breaches of disciplinary rules in each year from 2014 to 2017 (to date).

2. Records showing the outcome of each Board of Inquiry hearing.

3. Records showing the annual costs of running Boards of Inquiry for each of the years from 2014 to 2017 (to date).

Grant 

FOI-000318-2017 - Decision

Public 

Who in Garda authority can provide assurance that no exchequer or EU funds were used (circa 2006) towards the purchase of a high spec motor yacht  

Refuse 

FOI-000321-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

All records relating to the awarding of ISO17025:2005  to the Garda Technical Bureau. These should include (but not be limited to) minutes of meetings, correspondence with the ISO, the Irish National Accreditation Board, the Dept of Justice, emails, letters etc. The timeframe of this request is January 1st 2014 until the present.  

Refuse 

FOI-000331-2017 - Decision 

Academics 

Annual number of grievances made by members of the public for each calendar year 2007-2016 that were processed through Local Intervention 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000333-2017 - Decision

 

Journalists 

Details of the number of people arrested at Dublin Airport in the past three years, broken down by year, and the reasons why they were arrested. 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000343-2017 - Decision 

Public 

Information regarding the operation of  a Special or Other Speed Limit at the R132 Balrothery, Balbriggan 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000346-2017 - Decision 

Public 

Speed Detections made by the GoSafe consortium in Quarter 1, 2017

Refuse 

 

FOI-000348-2017 - Decision

Public 

Speed Detections made by the GoSafe consortium in Quarter 1, 2017?

How many detections were made by GoSafe and how many were made otherwise?

Refuse 

 

FOI-000353-2017 - Decision 

Solicitors 

A copy of correspondence in relation to clarification on the Garda position in regard to illegal evictions issued by Garda Headquarters after a request made to the Dublin South Central Policing Forum by Ms. Joan Collins TD.  

Refuse 

FOI-000359-2017 - Decision

Public 

All records related to investigations at St. Mullins Mill- St. Mullins Co.Carlow. 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000373-2017 - Decision

Academics

Whether the roll out of PALF, as indicated to the Policing Authority in March 2017 has commenced for sworn staff (i.e. gardaí as opposed to civilian staff).

The results of the 2014 PALF pilot programme in terms of overall grade/score achieved by participating gardaí in the three pilot districts.

Part Grant 

FOI-000382-2017 - Decision

Academics

Could you provide any data held on the number of people detained at Garda Immigration Unit checkpoints after crossing the land border with Northern Ireland in each of the last five years? If the last five years exceeds the appropriate cost limit, just the most recent year available is fine.

In addition, or instead if the above information is not available, could you provide any data held on the number of Garda Immigration Unit checkpoints targeting the land border with Northern Ireland in each of the last five years? If the last five years exceeds the appropriate cost limit, just the most recent year available is fine.

In addition, or instead if the above information is not available, could you provide any documents relevant to the decision to set up Garda Immigration Unit checkpoints targeting the land border?

Refuse

FOI-000384-2017 - Decision 

Public

1.Numbers of individuals arrested for animal cruelty in the years 2014, 2015,  2016, 2017* (*to date) broken down by year.

2.Numbers of individuals charged with animal cruelty in the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017* (*to date) broken down by year.

3.Figures above in Section 1. and Section 2. broken down into types of animal* (*cat, dog, fish, bird, horse, cow, etc.).

Refuse 

FOI-000387-2017 - Decision 

Public

1. Documents related to the participation of Ireland in the 'Schengen Information System', as well as an expected commencement date, if available.

2. Agreements/treaties between the UK and Ireland that allow for the sharing of immigration data (e.g. information collected at border controls, during visa applications etc.).

3. In relation to Q2) please provide the corresponding statistics for the year 2016. For example the number of times that immigration data was shared between the two countries.

4. Agreements/treaties between the UK and Ireland that allow for the sharing of police/criminal record data (e.g. information regarding arrests/).

5. In particular, whether the Garda or other Irish agencies have access to the UK's Police National Computer (PNC), and if not, whether any treaties/agreements allow for the UK to disclose information on the PNC to Ireland.

6. In relation to Q4) and 5) please provide the corresponding statistics for the year 2016. For example the number of times that data contained on criminal/police databases was shared between the two countries. 

Refuse 

FOI-000390-2017 - Decision 

Public

I am hoping for any information you might be able to share with me. In particular I am looking for an relevant information you might have on crime and/or serious murders in Ireland. If you are able to share any information I would appreciate it.

Refuse

FOI-000392-2017 - Decision 

Journalists

1: The number of motorists who have been arrested for drugs related offences since the new laws were introduced.

2: A list of substances recorded if available.

Refuse

FOI-000394-2017 - Decision 

Public

I request that a copy of the following documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to me: all records relating to the number of 999 calls made in the areas covered by the Roxboro Road Garda Station, Henry Street Garda Station, and Castleconnell Garda Station in Limerick that were not followed up on by Gardaí (i.e Gardaí didn't physically call to the address to discuss or look into the matter the call was made about); the areas in which these calls were made from (not specific addresses, only areas, e.g. Castletroy, Moyross); the issues or reasons that these calls were regarding to as explained by the person who made the call to the Gardaí; and lastly the reason why these calls were not responede to by visitation of the Gardaí to the address idf such a record is kept. I am requesting this information for the months of June, July, and August of 2017 and in the form of a word document or PDF.

Refuse 

FOI-000396-2017 - Decision 

Public

The number of people found to be under the influence of alcohol and illegal substances in the Limerick area in 2016 and 2017. The number of fatalities that arose from a driver being under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances in the Limerick area in 2016 and 2017.

I also request all records, including emails, correspondence, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents, relating to the number of people found to be under the influence of alcohol and illegal substances in the Limerick area in 2016 and 2017 and the number of fatalities that arose from a driver being under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances in the Limerick area in 2016 and 2017.

Refuse

FOI-000397-2017 - Decision 

Public

I request that a copy of the following documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to me: Statistical breakdown of drug related arrests in each county for the years including 2014, 2015 and 2016.

The value of drugs seized in each county during the same period. The number of individuals prosecuted per county during this period.

Refuse 

FOI-000408-2017 - Decision 

Public 

a) The quantity of drugs seized by the Garda Siochana categorised by type (ie. cannabis, cocaine) in each of the past 5 reporting years

b) The regional split of these seizures.

Please prioritize part a over part b if necessary and I would like the information in a digital format.

 

Refuse 

FOI-000409-2017 - Decision 

Journalists

I'm seeking information on the amount of speeding violations logged by operator GoSafe in Kilkenny in 2015 and 2016. Under the Act, I'm also seeking information on details of all alleged speeding violations including: A breakdown of the alleged speeds the motorists were doing  A breakdown of the locations of every alleged speeding violation 

Refuse 

FOI-000410-2017 - Decision 

Public 

I am writing, under the under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, looking for road collision, vehicular speeding and other road traffic data for the Rathoath Road in Finglas Dublin 11.  

Refuse

FOI-000421-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

1) Numbers of firearms, ammunition and related items reported stolen or lost in 2014, 2015 and 2016

2) Breakdown of types of firearms, ammunition and related items reported stolen or lost in 2014, 2015 and 2016  

Refuse

FOI-000422-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

 

1) Number of incidents since 2007 where sums of money (confiscated money or evidence in a case) were found to be missing, stolen or lost- to include the amount of missing, stolen or lost money involved, the date it was reported and the garda station involved. 

Refuse 

FOI-000425-2017 - Decision 

Public 

I request that a copy of any documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to me.

Any documents pertaining to the number of roadside drug tests administered in each county since the new saliva-swabbing conditions were introduced on April 13th 2017. I also request the number of convictions for drug driving in each county for the same period of time. 

Refuse 

FOI-000426-2017 - Decision 

Public

I request that a copy of any documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to me: Any documents pertaining to the new roadside drug testing measures.  

Part Grant 

FOI-000400-2017 - Decision 

Solicitors 

I seek a copy of An Garda Síochána investigative interview model (GIM) for all levels of this training course conducted by members of the AGS involved in interviewing accused persons. 

Refuse

FOI-000404-2017 - Decision 

Journalists  

I wish to seek records (from November,1st, 2016 to the present date) in relation to the opening of the Garda Museum situated at Dublin Castle and the reason why it is not open.

Refuse 

FOI-000428-2017 - Decision 

Journalists  

1. The number of allegations of child sexual abuse and rape made against members of the Catholic clergy in Ireland from January 2010 to the present day.

2. A breakdown, by county, of where in Ireland these allegations were made.

3. How many of these allegations resulted in a conviction.

Refuse 

FOI-000430-2017 - Decision 

Journalists  

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I'm seeking information on the amount of GATSO speeding violations logged in Kilkenny in 2015 and 2016. 

Under the Act, I'm also seeking information on details of all alleged speeding violations including:

A breakdown of the alleged speeds the motorists were doing A breakdown of the locations of every alleged speeding violation

Details on what GATSO vans are and how many are operational in Kilkenny 

Refuse 

FOI-000433-2017 - Decision 

Public 

A complete list of relatives of people killed on Irish roads over the last six(6) years. Would you please forward a complete list of those seriously injured, and injured on Irish roads over the last six(6) years. Please include phone contact numbers and postal addresses in all of the above mentioned cases. 

Refuse

FOI-000437-2017 - Decision 

Journalists  

1: The total cost so far in relation to Garda training in relation to the new road side drug testing laws which were introduced into Ireland.
2: The number of Garda who have been trained so far on these courses.
3: Details of what counties have availed of the Garda training courses in relation to the drug testing.

Part Grant

FOI-000438-2017 - Decision

Journalists  

I would like to request, under Freedom of Information legislation, the number of times that An Garda Siochana has been contacted by members of the television and film industry in relation to assistance on depicting the force on screen since 1995.

Can you please detail the number of times that these requests were granted and assistance was facilitated.

Can you please detail whether these requests came from national or international sources. 

Refuse 

FOI-000441-2017 - Decision 

Journalists  

How much money and how many weapons has gone missing from property and evidence rooms garda stations since 2013.  

Could I please get a breakdown of which stations money and weapons went missing and how much money in each instance.   

Refuse 

FOI-000447-2017 - Decision 

Public 

1.Of the years 2006 to 2010 inclusive, how many children were removed from parents or others acting in loco parentis care, while in in-patient hospital care nationwide by way of a Garda invoking Section 12 of the Childcare Act 1991?

2.On what grounds were such children removed?

3.When the relevant Garda' were removing the child or children, in how many cases did the respective Health Board already have a Section 13 of the Act Court Order in situ that same day ready for invocation? 

Refuse 

FOI-000449-2017 - Decision 

Public 

I wish to apply under the 2014 FOI act on any reports submitted in the last  year (2016-2017) on figures and information on un-licensed driving instructors operating in the country. 

Refuse 

FOI-000450-2017 - Decision 

Public 

I request all records on community based CCTV Cameras within the borders of Dublin City. Specifically I am looking for the number of cameras, and where the cameras are situated in the city (not video material from the cameras) 

Refuse 

FOI-000451-2017 - Decision 

Public 

Question: In many areas Community groups can avail of funding from Dept Justice.  

In areas where this is not the case how do Gardai decide where to install CCTV?  

Refuse 

FOI-000455-2017 - Decision 

Public 

I am requesting to know the amount of weapons that were possessed illegally  seized by An Garda Siochana since 2015 INCLUDING 2015.

Refuse 

FOI-000456-2017 - Decision 

Academics

THE AMOUNT OF SPEEDING FINES THAT WERE APPEALED AND OVERTURNED IN 2016.

Refuse 

FOI-000457-2017 - Decision 

Public 

In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records which are non personal, on the number of teenage drug dealers or young people caught with drugs in the Dublin City region.  

Refuse 

FOI-000461-2017 - Decision 

Academics

What are the statistics in relation to penalty points given to drivers within the first two years of passing their driving test in relation to speeding in Dublin in 2016. Also what are the statistics in relation to penalties given to drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol in 2016 in Dublin.  

Refuse

FOI-000462-2017 - Decision 

Academics 

The number of fines issued in relation to disabled parking spaces. 

Refuse 

FOI-000472-2017 - Decision 

Public 

1) The number of registered sex offenders residing in County Kilkenny.

2) How may of these registered sex offenders are male and how many are female.

3) The number of registered sex offenders living in Kilkenny city, as opposed to the number living in the rural towns/communities. 

Refuse 

FOI-000475-2017 - Decision 

Public 

The number of Garda stations closed in the republic of Ireland from the 1rst of January of 2017 to todays date Tuesday 24th of October 2017. 

Refuse

FOI-000476-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

The number of bench warrants the have yet to be executed, broken down by county if possible. 

Refuse 

FOI-000478-2017 - Decision 

Journalists

I am requesting the number of referrals made to Gardai by the Road Safety Authority since 2011, regarding drivers providing fraudulent information to the authority on their drivers licence applications.

If possible, I would like to request a year-by-year breakdown of the figures, as well as a breakdown by licence application type (e.g. Motorbike drivers, truck drivers, learner's permit, etc). 

Refuse 

FOI-000481-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

All representations made to the Policing Authority and/or the Department of Justice and Equality in relation to amending the ranks order within An Garda Siochana. Such documents to cover the period Tom January 1st 2016 to the present date.  

Part Grant 

FOI-000435-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

The open days planned for Garda Stations in the Dublin Region over the next 6 months; please include dates and times of each 

Refuse 

FOI-000443-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

I would like to request under Freedom of Information legislation, any internal briefing documents that the force disseminates to members of An Garda Siochana in order to facilitate them assisting/consulting on film and television productions where the force is depicted. I am referring to both fiction and documentary works.  

Grant 

FOI-000444-2017 - Decision 

Public 

I request the following records for academic purposes. My request is to know how much income was generated from fines in relations to the littering of cigarette butts in County Dublin for the years 2015 and 2016. 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000453-2017 - Decision 

Public 

Information relating to credit card expenses for senior officers for the years 2007 and 2008.

Refuse 

 

FOI-000454-2017 - Decision 

Academics 

I am writing to you to request information under section 6 of the freedom of information act 2014. I am requesting information on the number of gardai that were dispatched to deal with incident on Monday the 16th of October during the time when there was a red weather warning in place due to hurricane Ophelia.

Refuse 

 

FOI-000458-2017 - Decision 

Public 

I would like any document regarding the revocation of taxi driver licences from 2015 to present.  I would like to know how many, if any, taxi licences were taken off drivers in the last two years and the reasons behind the revocation.   

Refuse 

 

FOI-000479-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

The number of legally held firearms in Donegal registered over the last five years, and a breakdown of the types of weapons. Also could I request the number of legally held firearms registered in each county in 2017. 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000482-2017 - Decision 

Academics 

I am writing in relation to gaining access to any of the following areas of information from 2016 via email: (1) the scale of domestic violence statistics at a police level and the number of prosecutions. (2) crimes involving social media. (3) How often kidnaps were reported and what the motives were. (4) In relation to weapons the number of guns which police had taken off the streets/ number of gun licences and who owns them. (5) location of knife attacks . (6) crime on buses. (7) The estimated number of human trafficking victims in Ireland. And in conclusion in relation to alcohol and drugs-women committing violent crimes while under the influence of a substance/ drink cited in most crimes and the number of accused individuals for sexual assault and the number of individuals that were prosecuted.    

Refuse 

 

FOI-000485-2017 - Decision 

Public

I am looking to find out the official number of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) that have been issued in the town of Drogheda, Co. Louth. 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000486-2017 - Decision 

Academics 

I would like to know what was the highest speed clocked in three of your active safety camera locations in the last six months. Each of the locations is on the Dublin motorway and listed below.

Start lat 53.4027 Start long -6.2338 End lat 53.4349 End long -6.2115

Start lat 53.4072 Start long -6.2999 End lat 53.4106 End long -6.2308

Start lat 53.2655 Start long -6.2001 End lat 53.2191 End long -6.1279

Refuse 

 

FOI-000487-2017 - Decision 

Academics 

I would like to know how many phone calls you receive during Halloween week.

Refuse 

 

FOI-000491-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

A breakdown of garda staffing numbers at every station for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, current status in 2017. 

Part Grant 

FOI-000492-2017 - Decision letter.pdf 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2008 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2009

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2010 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2011 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2012 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2013 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2014 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2015 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2016 

 

 

 

Garda Staffing to Sub District Level 2017

Academics 

I wish to find out what percentage of traffic accidents were alcohol/drug related in 2016. 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000493-2017 - Decision

Journalists

Any information, records, communications, statistics or figures relating to the amount of reported drink spiking or tampering incidents in Cork City and County. Also, any information, reports, communications, statistics or figures on any illegal night time/ after hours venues in Cork City and County. 

Refuse 

 

FOI-000494-2017 - Decision 

Academics

I would like to request the number of sex offenders on the run and how many have fled abroad.

Refuse 

 

FOI-000495-2017 - Decision 

Journalists 

Figures detailing the amounts of money paid across all Garda divisions to members of the public who have been solicited to take part in an activity known variously as ‘line-ups’ or ‘identity parades’ where witnesses to a crime are asked to identify the possible perpetrator from a group of people. Overall figures for payments should be broken down for each year between 1st January 2014 and 1st November 2017 (part thereof). 

Refuse 

FOI-000496-2017 - Decision 

Journalists

The number of gardai who are assigned to Divisional Burglary Response Units (BRU) for  thefirst quarter, second quarter, third quarter and final quarter for the years 2015, 2016, and year ending 17/11/2017.

Refuse

FOI-000516-2017 - Decision

Journalists

1) How many people reported an offence because of manipulated odometers in Ireland? (in the years 2016, 2015)
2) Which car classification was affected the most? (type of car, age of car)
3) How much was the damage caused by the tampered odometers? (manipulated amount of mileage)

Refuse

FOI-000539-2017 - Decision

Journalists

Details of all payments made by An Garda Síochána to current or former members and staff who have made claims against the Gardaí through the courts, Workplace Relations Commission or Employment Appeals Tribunals in each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017.
Please provide a breakdown of the payments ordered by the individual authorities - ie the High Court, Circuit Court, District Court, WRC, EATs etc.
Please provide a breakdown of the reason for the claims and resulting payments eg. assault, sexual harassment, bullying personal injury etc.
Details of the legal fees paid by An Garda Síochána in relation to claims made by former or current staff in the same years.
Please provide a breakdown that includes the name of the solicitors/law firms used in An Garda Síochána's defence and the sums paid to them.

Part Grant

FOI-000509-2017 - Decision