Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
487. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 453 of 9 May 2023, if he has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this PQ answered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25644/23]
View answerI understand the Parliamentary Question No. 453 of 9 May 2023 refers to the number of vehicles seized by Gardaí for having no insurance within the Dublin Metropolitan Division in the years of 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023.
As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table below provides a yearly breakdown of the number of vehicles seized by Garda authorities in Dublin Metropolitan Region for having no insurance in 2021, 2022 and 2023 up to 3 May. Vehicles seized or detained relate to those detained under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act.
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2021 |
2022 |
2023 up to 3 May |
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5,350 |
4,568 |
1,577 |
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that all information provided is based upon operational data from the PULSE system as was available on 4 May 2023 and is liable to change.
