Alan Kelly
Ceist:371. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-scooters that have been seized by Gardaí in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [13115/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 20 March 2025
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Freagraí scríofa
Under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions.
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.
An Garda Síochána has, through various media and social media platforms, highlighted the dangers associated with the misuse of e-scooters. In order to combat dangerous behaviour, intelligence is gathered at local level and areas are targeted as appropriate. Garda operations targeting the illegal use of those vehicles involve all members who are assigned to operational duties.
Garda authorities have provided the below breakdown for the number of e-scooters that have been seized by Gardaí from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, and from 1 January 2025 to 18 March 2025.
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2024 |
2025 |
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190 |
63 |
I am advised that these figures are based on operational data from the PULSE system, are liable to change.