Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 44: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of cars classified as write-offs in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007; when he expects the conclusion of the investigation led by his Department into the allegations that cars classed as total write-offs and unfit for road use are being put back on the road; his views on whether the national vehicle file may have to be reviewed and overhauled in view of these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24245/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Details received from vehicle insurers in relation to write offs are included among the general category of vehicle scrapped entries recorded on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) in relation to scrapped vehicles. In 2005 some 21,817 notices of scrapped vehicles were recorded on the NVDF, in 2006 the number was 23,955 and to date in 2007, a total of 25,571 instances of scrapping have been recorded.

The arrangements covering the treatment and notification of write-offs are currently being examined by the RSA, the Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners who are responsible for the registration of vehicles and my Department in its role in relation to the NVDF. This examination will be concluded as soon as possible and any recommendations arising there from will be considered.