asked the Minister for Justice (a) the number of hit and run accidents in each of the past ten years; (b) the number of prosecutions each year; (c) the number convicted each year; and (d) the number which escaped detection each year.
Written Answers. - Hit and Run Accidents.
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that statistics in relation to road traffic offences are not maintained by reference to the type of accident that may be involved. However, inquiries are being made at local Garda level to establish to what extent the information sought may be available and I will communicate with the Deputy as to the outcome.