Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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1169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given any direction to the Road Safety Authority and to national car test agencies to ensure that so-called clocking on cars and other vehicles will be prevented; his Department's estimate of the extent of this problem in the past five years; the legal measures in place to apprehend and punish the criminal elements behind this dangerous and grossly unfair practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37611/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​Under section 14 of the Road Traffic Act 2014, interference with the odometer of a mechanically propelled vehicle, otherwise known as 'clocking' is a criminal offence.  The maximum penalty attaching to this offence on summary conviction is a class C fine (not exceeding €2,500) and/or up to three months' imprisonment.  

In recent years, the RSA has enhanced the National Car Test (NCT) and Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) in terms of recording, verifying and publishing individual odometer readings. Since July 2014, in addition to the current reading at the time of an NCT, up to three prior readings are recorded on the NCT Certificate, with the current reading being recorded on the NCT Disc. To support the accuracy of the data, the vehicle presenter is required to confirm the reading at the time of the test. 

As part of the rollout of the Commercial Vehicle Reform Programme, odometer readings are also being recorded in respect of all vehicles that are required to undergo a CVRT. 

  While the Department has no estimate of the extent of this issue over the last five years, odometer tampering is recognised as a widespread phenomenon throughout the EU. Eliminating this practice is important, both for road safety and consumer protection. Enforcement of the law in respect of this issue is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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1170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has liaised with his European Union colleagues to ensure that access to the national mileage register for cars and other vehicles of each country, and especially of the United Kingdom, will be uniform and immediate for the police forces and car industries of each European Union State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37612/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The National Mileage Register is operated by a private company and I have no role in the matter.