Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
773. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-scooters that have been confiscated by Gardaí nationwide in each of the years 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2146/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra774. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-scooters related fines that have been issued by Gardaí nationwide in each of the years 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2147/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 773 and 774 together.
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.
As 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.
The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of incidents in which an e-scooter was detained by Gardaí in the years 2020 up to end 2024.
|
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Total |
|
109 |
97 |
60 |
56 |
160 |
482 |
Please be advised that these figures are based on incidents occurring from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024, inclusive. All information contained in this report is based upon operational data and is liable to change.
I am further informed that since the introduction of e-scooter legislation on 20 May 2024 to 22 January 2025, a total of 210 Fixed Charge Notices have issued for e-scooter related offences.
