Road Traffic Offences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 December 2005

Thursday, 15 December 2005

Questions (268)

Gay Mitchell

Question:

267 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views regarding random breath testing; and if he will make a statement on the issue raised by a group (details supplied). [39722/05]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I fully support the greatest possible use of all measures which would help reduce the rate of death and serious injuries on our roads.

My colleague, the Minister for Transport, who has responsibility for road traffic legislation, is currently considering the issues which would be involved in the introduction of random road breath testing in consultation with, inter alia, the Attorney General, myself and the Garda Síochána.