Vol. 520 No. 1
253 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of prosecutions made each year under the regulations governing the burning of smokeless fuel since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14890/00]
The following table, based on information provided to my Department by the local authorities in the areas where regulations on the marketing, sale and distribution of fuels are in operation, sets out the information requested. Complete data for 1999-00, commencing October 1999, are not yet available.
|
*Year |
Number of Prosecuted initiated |
|
1990-91 |
9 |
|
1991-92 |
75 |
|
1992-93 |
49 |
|
1993-94 |
21 |
|
1994-95 |
11 |
|
1995-96 |
6 |
|
1996-97 |
5 |
|
1997-98 |
6 |
|
1998-99 |
10 |
|
Total |
192 |
