Robert Troy
Question:
308. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prosecutions initiated in respect of road worthiness-related infringements against HGV operators in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of such prosecutions against foreign operators and their countries of origin; the number of convictions secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6733/19]
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I have sought a report from the An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of said report.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to Parliamentary Question 308 of 12 February 2019, in which the Deputy asked for information on prosecutions initiated, and convictions secured, in respect of roadworthiness related infringements against heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators since 2016.
Unfortunately, I am informed by An Garda Síochána that due to how data is recorded on PULSE the information you requested on road worthiness related infringements and prosecutions against HGV operators, including foreign operators is not readily available. To compile this information would take a manual trawl of records on the PULSE system, and such a process would require a disproportionate amount of Garda time that cannot be justified. In relation to statistics on convictions secured, this is a matter for the Courts Service. Unfortunately, the Court Services cannot readily disaggregate their data to produce the statistics on HGVs that you have requested.
While I understand this is not the answer the Deputy wished for, An Garda Síochána have provided me with statistics on the number of truck / HGV checkpoints (including TISPOL[1] checks) conducted in the years 2016 to 2019 (up to 10 February), which are as follows; 1,519; 1,235; 1,143 and 142.
I hope this information is of some assistance to the Deputy.
