Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2026
426. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bikes reported as stolen in Dublin in 2025; the number of prosecutions recorded; the number of bikes recovered by the Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15794/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.
I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of crime, be it bicycle theft or otherwise, to report it by contacting their local Garda Station and An Garda Síochána will investigate the matter.
I note that according to the provisional crime figures released this week by An Garda Síochána, bicycle thefts are down by 4% nationally.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the number of bicycles which were reported stolen in the Dublin region in 2025 was 2,790.
In 2025 there were 315 charges, summons, cautions or youth referrals for bicycle theft.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that in 2025 there were 1,186 objects or vehicles described as ‘bicycles’ which were either ‘Found’, ‘Recovered’ or ‘Seized’ in the Dublin region. It should be noted that this data set cannot be linked to incidents of bicycle theft alone.
The information provided is based upon operational data from the PULSE system.
