Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 December 2009
186 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to an article with accompanying photographs from a YouTube video, published in a newspaper (details supplied) regarding dangerous and illegal harness racing on a road without the knowledge or consent of the Garda; the action that will be taken as result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47230/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the type of horse racing referred to can constitute an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended. I am further informed that Garda management in the area referred to are aware of the incident, and efforts are being made to identify those involved. Additional patrols in this location, and its environs, by uniformed and plain clothes members of An Garda Síochána have been directed by local Garda management to prevent and detect such breaches of the Road Traffic Acts and to ensure full compliance with the law by all road users.
