Written answers

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Department of Justice and Equality

Road Safety

Photo of Jim O'CallaghanJim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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804. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how many prosecutions for dangerous cycling were taken in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11637/24]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, prosecutions are a matter for the Director of Prosecutions, who is fully independent in her functions under Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended).

As Minister I have no role in the operations, functions, governance or oversight of the Office of the DPP and I am unable to provide any information or statistics relating to the Director's work as a result.

Additionally, management of the courts, along with related operational matters and logistical functions, are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and through the separation of powers in the Constitution.

The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.

To be of assistance to the Deputy I have referred his question to the Courts Service for reply.

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