Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
807. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of drivers convicted in court for penalty point offences, by year and by District Court, since 2022; the number of drivers convicted, by year and by District Court, that could not be matched to the penalty point offence to apply the points to their licence/permit record on the NVDF database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63743/25]
View answerManagement of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and the Constitution.
The collation of data on convictions is a function of the courts.
To be of assistance, I have referred your question to the Courts Service for their direct reply. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.
Responsibility for the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database, which serves as the official record for driving licence, penalty point, and disqualification information, falls under the responsibility of my colleague, Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien TD.
The Department of Justice has no responsibility for, or information in relation to the NVDF database, and therefore cannot report on records relating to this database.
