Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2013
131. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the 22 additional intoxilysers requested by the Garda in 2009 have been installed into the necessary stations nationally and if the 220 gardaí due for training in its use have completed the MBRS training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6533/13]
View answerAs outlined in my reply to Deputy yesterday, I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 64 evidential breath testing (intoxilyser) machines allocated by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) to Garda stations nationwide. An Garda Síochána has requested an additional 22 intoxilyser machines from the MBRS. In that regard, the Garda authorities and the MBRS are preparing for the roll out of the additional machines during 2013. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that Evidential Breath Testing Training commenced in November, 2012 with training delivered to 141 Garda members. I have also been advised that such training is ongoing and will continue to be an ongoing requirement in the context of organisational considerations and the introduction of the additional intoxilyers.
