Darren O'Rourke
Ceist:
288. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of road traffic collisions at Oberstown Cross, Oberstown, Tara, County Meath in the past 12 months; the dates of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56712/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write directly to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question Number 288 which was for answer on 18 November 2021, where you requested the number of road traffic collisions at Oberstown Cross, Oberstown, Tara, County Meath in the past 12 months; and the dates of same.
You will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the requested information was available.
As you will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as the number of road traffic collisions at Oberstown Cross is less than 10, it is not possible to release this information due to data protection concerns.
As you may be aware, An Garda Síochána Analysis Service does not typically report on details where there are fewer than 10 incidents in a given period, as there is a risk, due to the sensitive nature of the information, that offenders/victims may be identified if the information were to be released.
