Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
749. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following the increase of knife crime penalties to seven years on recorded incidents in 2024 and 2025, to provide the number of charges related to knife crime that have been prosecuted from 2021 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14146/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI strongly condemn the use of knives to threaten, intimidate or harm others. I am assured that Gardaí will continue with their proactive measures to tackle this issue, including their assault reduction strategy, which is targeted at tackling all types of assaults in public, including use of knives and other weapons. This strategy is informed by a pro-arrest, early investigation, and proactive high-visibility approach.
I am informed that An Garda Síochána's report on Knife Related Crime for 2015-2024 is publicly available on the Garda website and will be updated later in 2026. The report can be viewed at the below link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/publications/general-reports/knife-related-crime-2015-to-2024.pdf
Statistics on proceedings are available on page 11 of the report.
