Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy (left) and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris facing questioning from the Police Authority today after Mr Harris apologised in public, for the Garda Youth Diversion Programme
This afternoon.
Three quarters of the crimes not properly investigated relate to public order, theft, traffic and criminal damage, but also included are 55 serious crimes, including the rape of a woman, another serious sexual offence and a case of child neglect.
The figures have been published today in a garda report, which reviewed the Youth Referrals Scheme from 2010 to 2017.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris issued a public apology when he appeared before the Policing Authority this afternoon.
Garda report shows 3,500 juveniles not prosecuted for crimes (RTÉ)