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Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Questions (587)

Michael Lowry

Question:

587. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of pending criminal prosecutions in County Tipperary in which drugs seized have been submitted for forensic analysis; the number of prosecutions in County Tipperary that have been delayed, adjourned, withdrawn, struck out, or otherwise affected due to delays in obtaining forensic drug analysis reports in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68669/26]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Prosecutions are a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP is wholly independent in her functions under Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended). As Minister I have no role in the operations, functions, oversight or governance of the Office of the DPP, which is an independent statutory agency that does not come under my remit. As such I am unable to provide any statistical information on the work of the Office of the DPP. 

Similarly, the management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service who are independent in their functions under the Constitution and the law. The Courts Service maintains a dedicated email address for queries from members of the Oireachtas: [e-mail].

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