Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the Irish Coast Guard updated their vehicle details in 2021, 2022 and 2023 on the National Fleet Database. [1074/24]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The National Fleet Database (NFD) contains the insurance details and licence plate numbers for all commercial fleet and motor trade vehicles on Irish roads. There is an obligation on commercial insurance policyholders to supply up to date and accurate information to the NFD.

There is no requirement for Delegated State Authorities (DSAs) to update the NFD. DSA vehicles, which includes Irish Coast Guard vehicles, are covered under State indemnity.

The Irish Coast Guard is fully compliant in its requirements in this regard. A state Indemnity motor disc is provided in lieu of a conventional insurance disc and confirms all appropriate indemnity arrangements.