Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 October 2012
40. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received and reviewed the Report on Roadside Drug Testing, Equipment and Related Matters from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety; if he is liaising with the Department of Transport on the development of a roadside testing regime for the detection of drug drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46504/12]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that they are currently reviewing the report referred to by the Deputy. I also understand that the question of roadside impairment testing of drivers for drug use is currently under examination within the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport who have responsibility for road traffic legislation. There is ongoing liaison between my Department, An Garda Síochána, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and other relevant stakeholders in the matter.
