Road Traffic Offences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Questions (500)

Seán Kenny

Question:

511 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of drivers prosecuted for driving a vehicle while holding a mobile telephone in each of the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15613/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.