Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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342. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the revenue generated from speeding fines in County Louth for each year since 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14090/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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Insofar as the amount of revenue generated on foot of fixed charge notices in respect of speeding offences in County Louth is concerned, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information is not recorded in such a manner that is readily accessible and would require a disproportionate use of resources to provide. Insofar as the amount of revenue arising from the imposition of court imposed fines is concerned, the Deputy will appreciate that under the provisions of Section 4(3) of the Courts Service Act, 1998 the Courts are independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of statistics. However, to be of assistance, I have had enquires made and am informed by the Courts Service that the total value of fines recovered in respect speeding offences in County Louth in 2012 was €35,683; €20,968 in 2013; €27,081 in 2014 and €12, 655 to date in 2015. It should be noted amounts refer to the total amount recovered irrespective of the date on which the speeding offence occurred and the date of issue of the relevant fixed charge notice.