Road Traffic Offences Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Ceisteanna (499)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

499. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of drivers who failed to surrender their licence and were summoned to court for the offence; the number of drivers who were convicted of the offence; the amount of the fines imposed by the court; the number of drivers who were summoned to court in 2017 for the offence of driving while disqualified: the number who were convicted; the penalty imposed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15793/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, and this includes the provision of information on the courts system.

However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has advised that it is not possible to provide the information requested in the time available and that the information, where available, will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.