Gay Mitchell (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 144: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9780/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The matter is an operational matter for the Garda Síochána in which I have no direct role. However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that on inspection of the vehicle in question it was noted that no insurance disc was displayed and an expired vehicle licence was displayed. A male nearby initially denied any knowledge of the vehicle. This same person subsequently claimed ownership of the vehicle when a tow wagon arrived to tow the vehicle to Clondalkin Garda station. At no time at the scene did the named female present herself or documents to gardaí. The vehicle was subsequently collected by a garage employee in the company of the named female at Santry Garda station. The vehicle was driven under the trade plate of the garage concerned. The named female subject also failed to keep an appointment for 16 March 2005 with the local superintendent at Clondalkin Garda station, in order to discuss the matter.