Road Safety.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Questions (223)

Joe Costello

Question:

311 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to introduce legislation to reduce the drink driving limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36818/09]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

A Road Traffic Bill, which inter alia provides for a reduction in the drink driving limit (Blood Alcohol Concentration levels) for drivers, is nearing completion and I hope to publish it this month. The Bill takes account of the proposed BAC levels made by the Road Safety Authority last year.