Dáil Éireann - Volume 637 - 05 July, 2007

Written Answers. - Road Traffic Offences.

Deputy Thomas P. Broughan Deputy Thomas P. Broughan

Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has taken measures to combat the dangers and criminal behaviour of boy racers; if arrests of boy racers have been made in relation to violations of speed limits, car insurance and licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19668/07]

Deputy Brian Lenihan Deputy Brian Lenihan

  Deputy Brian Lenihan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter is currently being researched and a report will be submitted at an early date. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Deputy Thomas P. Broughan Deputy Thomas P. Broughan

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Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the number of cars seized and impounded by the Gardaí for illegal violations in each year from 1996 to date in 2007; the storage capacity held by the Garda [2150] for such vehicles in each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19670/07]

Deputy Brian Lenihan Deputy Brian Lenihan

  Deputy Brian Lenihan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter is currently being researched and a report will be submitted at an early date. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Dáil Éireann 637 Written Answers. Road Traffic Offences.

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