Dáil Wednesday 24 May 1978

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Offences Against the State Act.

Questions in this session

Charges under Section 21 5 speeches

The Minister reported that 26 people were charged under section 21 between 5 July 1977 and 15 May 1978. He had no comparative figures for earlier years but offered to provide them if requested.

Jim O'Keeffe, Gerard Collins, John M. Kelly, John F. O'Connell

andMr. Kelly asked the Minister for Justice how many persons have been charged since 5 July 1977 with an offence under section 21 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

Twenty-six persons were charged under section 21 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 in the period from 5 July 1977 to 15 May 1978.

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John M. Kelly Mr. Kelly Fine Gael

Has the Minister any comparative figures from previous years?

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John F. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell Labour Party

Has the Minister any relevant figures for previous years?

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

I have not, but if Deputies want them either they can ask a separate question or I will send them the figures.

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