Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
502. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicles seized by gardaí in the U district within DMR for having no insurance in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19097/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of vehicles seized by Garda authorities in the U district for having no insurance in 2023 and to date in 2024.
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2023 |
2024* |
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166 |
100 |
*2024 figures cover the time period from 1 January 2024 to 24 April 2024.
I am informed that figures are based on incidents occurring from 1 January 2023 to 24 April 2024, inclusive. All information contained in this report is based upon operational data from the Pulse system as was available on 25 April 2024, and is operational and liable to change.
I am further informed that vehicles listed above relate to those detained under S41 of the Road Traffic Act
