[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 881 – An Garda Síochána [Possession] [48295/25]. (17 Sep 2025)
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881. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons arrested at an event (details supplied) for each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 for the offence of simple possession of controlled drugs. [48295/25]
Jim O'Callaghan, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table provides a count of Section 3 Misuse of Drugs Act incidents (Drugs Simple Possession) reported by Stradbally Garda Station for the relevant periods.
Crime Counting Rules have been applied. I am further advised that none of these incidents resulted in an arrest however details were recorded with a summons to follow.
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Stradbally Garda Station |
Period |
Simple Possession Incidents |
31 Aug - 3 Sep 2023 |
357 |
15 Aug - 18 Aug 2024 |
389 |
28 Aug - 31 Aug 2025 |
369 |
Crime Counting Rules have been applied. I am further advised that none of these incidents resulted in an arrest however details were recorded with a summons to follow.
L Social psychology and related concepts > Social context > Social, cultural or entertainment event
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime > Substance related crime > Crime associated with substance production and distribution
MM-MO Crime and law > Substance related offence > Drug offence > Illegal drug possession (seizures)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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