Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
1099. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda age cards that have been issued each year over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38107/13]
View answerThe Garda Age Card is a voluntary proof of age card currently issued to persons 18 years and over under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (Age Card) Regulations 2010. The purpose of the card is to verify a person's age in relation to matters referred to in the Intoxicating Liquor Act, as provided for in section 40 of the Act.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table contains the number of Garda National Age Cards issued from 2009 to 2012 and in 2013, up to 31 August.
|
Year |
Number of Cards Issued |
|
2013 (up to 31 August) |
34,826 |
|
2012 |
47,625 |
|
2011 |
41,054 |
|
2010 |
39,952 |
|
2009 |
36,351 |
Anyone aged 18 years and over may apply for an Age Card on-line at www.agecard.ie.
