Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2016
134. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unaccompanied learner drivers that have been convicted after being involved in a fatal or serious collision each year since 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37656/16]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act, 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and am informed by the Courts Service that it does not hold information on whether individuals convicted of the offence of being a learner driver not accompanied by a qualified driver have been involved in a fatal or serious collision.
