Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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531. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether noise level limits for car exhausts are being enforced by An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5665/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the enforcement of all applicable legislation. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.

I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal West, Sinn Fein)
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532. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the process by which compensation can be claimed for damage to property sustained during a Garda operation on a private dwelling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5666/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The State Claims Agency (SCA) manages personal injury and third-party property damage claims against the State and State authorities, including An Garda Síochána. The SCA also manages claims for legal costs against the State and State authorities.

Each claim is assessed on its own merits by the State Claims Agency. I have no remit over the agency as Minister for Justice, and any queries regarding claims should be directed to the Agency.