Darren O'Rourke
Question:1220. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicles seized by gardaí for having no insurance within Meath Garda Division in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [38860/23]
View answerMonday, 11 September 2023
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
The below table, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of vehicles seized by Garda authorities in Meath Garda Division for having no insurance in 2022 and to date in 2023.
|
2022 |
2023* |
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324 |
212 |
*2023 figures cover the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 August 2023
Figures are based on incidents which occurred between 1 January 2022 to 31 August 2023, inclusive. All information contained in this report is based upon operational data from the PULSE system, as was available on 6 September 2023, and may be liable to change.
The Deputy should note this data covers vehicles seized or detained under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as amended).