Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
289 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce promised legislation for the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in road collisions; if he has met the campaigning group (details supplied) on this matter; if he indicated as far back as February 2008 that legislation on this matter was imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29074/08]
View answerThe Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey met with representatives of the PARC group on 27 February 2008. The principal issue discussed was the proposed amendment to Road Traffic legislation to make it mandatory for drivers involved in collisions to be tested for alcohol consumption subject to medical circumstances. Minister Dempsey confirmed that this issue would be included in a Road Traffic Bill that would be progressed as rapidly as possible this year.
