Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
663. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fixed charge notices (FCNs) issued to non-Irish EU licence holders for road traffic offences each year from 2022 to date; the number of FCNs that were paid; the number unpaid within the time limit; the number summoned to court; the number convicted, and the penalties imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65813/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Garda authorities that the data they record in respect of licence holders is limited to indicating if a license is a foreign licence or not. There is no field that details the country of origin of the licence and as such they cannot provide detail on “non-Irish EU licence holders”.
The collation of data on convictions and penalties is a function of the courts. I have sought information from the Courts Service and have been advised that the Courts Service cannot provide any report or information that is specific to “non-Irish EU licence holders” as their case management system cannot identify cases involving 'non-Irish EU licence holders'.
Management 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 Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.
