Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 19 Nov 1991

Vol. 413 No. 1

Written Answers. - Testing of Patients of Traffic Accidents.

Bernard Allen

Question:

123 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment the up to date position regarding plans to introduce compulsory blood and urine sampling on patients after road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Dr. O'Hanlon)

This matter is being considered in the context of proposals for amendments of the Road Traffic Acts which are currently being finalised in my Department.