272. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the 2018 annual report of An Garda Síochána will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51645/19]

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has received the 2018 annual report of An Garda Síochána and I expect to be in a position to publish it very shortly.

In accordance with the statutory reporting provisions, the Annual Report will be laid before each House of the Oireachtas shortly.