Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
361. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles towed to car pounds due to non-payment of clamp release fees within 24 hours in each of the past five years; and whether his Department has assessed the proportionality of towing vehicles in such circumstances. [37165/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise that in October 2017 the National Transport Authority (NTA) assumed responsibility, as the regulator of vehicle clamping activities, for both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping areas throughout the State. It is responsible for the regulation of clamping activities, the administration of second-stage vehicle clamping appeals and the investigation of complaints.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
