An Garda Síochána

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Questions (581)

Carol Nolan

Question:

581. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of arrests made, prosecutions mounted and convictions secured under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024 in each month since its commencement in October 2024; the number of warnings issued and recorded by members of An Garda Síochána under section 4 of the Act in each month since its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53580/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

I am advised by the Garda authorities that a search was conducted of the PULSE database for proceedings commenced (charge/summons) citing an offence under the relevant legislation. The count of proceedings identified was fewer than 10 in total.

I am further informed that while a Garda member may make a written record of a warning issued, it is not possible to provide data on the number of such warnings.

You may wish to note that the Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie. The Courts are independent under Courts Service Act 1998 and my department does not collate or publish data on the outcomes of any court proceedings.