Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023
356. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicles seized by gardaí in the M district of DMR for having no insurance in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43791/23]
View answerAs 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.
The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of vehicles seized in Tallaght (M) District for having no insurance in 2022 and 2023, up to 30 September. I am advised that these figures are based on incidents occurring from 1 January 2022 up to 30 September 2023.
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2022 |
2023 |
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460 |
376 |
It is worth noting that the information provided is based upon operational data from the PULSE system as was available on 4 October 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).
