David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 32: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 6 October 2011, the progress made in relation to the roll out of sound level meters to the Garda Síochána nationally; the number of meters purchased and number in operation at present; the locations at which the Garda has access to sound level meters; if his attention has been drawn to any prosecutions which have resulted from the use of these meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16793/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following a procurement process conducted last year in accordance with EU and national procurement procedures, twenty-nine class 1 sound level meters were provided to An Garda Síochána. The meters are deployed when and where operational needs demand.

The Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 1963 provide, inter alia, for offences relating to silencers. While separate figures are not readily available for such offences, I understand that in 2010 there were 595 proceedings commenced and 189 convictions under the 1963 Regulations.