Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Feb 1996

Vol. 461 No. 7

Written Answers. - Uninsured Motor Vehicles.

Ivor Callely

Question:

177 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment what additional measures, if any, are being considered to prevent uninsured motor vehicles being driven on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3701/96]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

The provisions of the Road Traffic Acts and regulations made under these Acts are adequate to deal with the problem of uninsured driving. Enforcement of the legislation is a matter for the Garda Síochána.