Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to the Garda Síochána of storing seized vehicles for the past three years for which figures are available; and the estimated cost in 2006. [37424/05]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount raised by the Garda Síochána through the sale of seized vehicles in the past three years for which figures are available; and his estimate for 2006. [37425/05]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount raised by the Garda Síochána through fines and penalties against owners of seized vehicles in the past three years for which figures are available; and his estimate for 2006. [37426/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 to 198, inclusive, together.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that generally seized vehicles are stored on Garda premises and as such there are no incremental costs to the Garda Vote. The cost of any storage facilities outside of Garda premises is included in the overall costs to the Garda Síochána of all hire and rental expenses. It is not recorded separately and cannot be quantified.

I am further informed that the amounts raised through the sale of seized vehicles are included in moneys accrued to the state through the sale of all property forfeited to the State and is not recorded separately. I am also further informed that the amounts raised through seizures under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 in the past four years are as follows: 2002 —€569,290; 2003 —€641,604; 2004 —€769,789; and 2005 to 29 November —€965,176.