Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

If there are specific issues in relation to vehicles such as the number plate having been removed, there are other identifying factors on the vehicle, including the chassis numbers and so on. I believe, however, that 97% is a high level of compliance. It is way beyond the minimum requirement at EU level. The Department is very much on top of it and continues to monitor it. If there are issues specifically, the local authority also has a role. It is critically important they fulfil that role with regard to their duties under the ELV regulations.

In my own experience in my constituency, any time there was an issue with an abandoned vehicle it was dealt with in a very timely manner. I do hope this would be the case throughout the State.