Alan Shatter
Ceist:352 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cars impounded by members of An Garda Síochána at roadside checks as a result of dangerous mechanical or electrical defects to date in 2000; and the plans he has to request the Garda to exercise vigilance for such defects at road blocks during the road safety campaign this Christmas. [28730/00]