An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Questions (1183)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

1183. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of scramblers and quad bikes seized by gardaí to date in 2023. [38430/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Justice (Deputy James Browne)

As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. 

I am informed by the Garda authorities that 29 quad bikes and 69 scramblers have been seized by the Garda authorities in 2023. I am advised that these figures are based on incidents occurring from 1 January 2023 up to 31 August 2023. 

The information provided is based upon operational data from the PULSE system as was available on 6 September 2023 and is liable to change.

Vehicles seized or detained include, but are not exclusively, those seized or detained under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as amended).