Road Traffic Offences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2011

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

Ceisteanna (118)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

117 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons arrested and charged with drink driving in the Garda R and J districts in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; the number of drivers convicted in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6999/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information relating to the number of arrested requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.