Road Traffic Offences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008

Tuesday, 21 October 2008

Questions (247)

John Cregan

Question:

336 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm whether a road traffic offence, that is, a drink driving conviction, results in a person having a criminal record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35491/08]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that a conviction for a drink driving offence under the Road Traffic Acts 1961, as amended, will result in a conviction for that offence being recorded in respect of that person.