Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
173. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has ever sought or explored the possibility of ring-fencing the monetary revenues arising from fines for driving and parking offences to fund the delivery of road safety measures; the way in which this money is accounted for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32797/26]
View answerAs Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that It is not currently within my remit to decide to ring-fence this revenue for road safety measures.
All revenue from fines collected by An Garda Síochána is returned to the Exchequer. Any changes to facilitate such a measure would require primary legislation, and neither I nor my Department has any plans at present to introduce such legislation.
