Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
510. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicles seized by An Garda Síochána for a learner driver driving while unaccompanied in the Garda U district within the Dublin region in 2023 and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36383/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters, nor can I direct the Commissioner with regard to them.
I am assured by the Commissioner that road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as through a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations carried out in partnership with other state agencies, in order to make our roads safer for all.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the below is a yearly breakdown of the number of vehicles seized by Garda authorities in the U district for having been driven by a learner unaccompanied driver in 2023 and to date in 2024.
|
Year |
2023 |
2024* |
|
No of vehicles seized - U district DMR |
76 |
117 |
*2024 figures cover the time period from 1 January 2024 to 13 September 2024
Figures are based on incidents occurring from 1 January 2023 to 13 September 2024, inclusive. This information is based upon operational data from the PULSE system as was available on 13 September 2024 and is liable to change. Vehicles seized or detained relate to those detained under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act.
