Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2005
259 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legislation which governs the use of scrambling motorbikes within Coillte forest roads and paths; if it is a specific offence for vehicles in such locations not to display appropriate registration plates; and if the gardaí are restricted in any manner in enforcing such regulations. [2395/05]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that Coillte forest roads and paths do not come within the meaning of a public place under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2004. Legislation governing lands owned by Coillte are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, and I have been informed by her Department that there is no legislation governing the use of scrambling motorbikes within Coillte forest roads and paths. Accordingly, the non-display of registration plates is not an offence.
