Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
50. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the implementation of mandatory breath-testing of all drivers involved in a serious or fatal road collision; if he regularly reviews the breath-testing figures with An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11423/13]
View answerI have been in consultation with my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Garda Commissioner in relation to the testing of drivers for alcohol following a road traffic collision where injury or death have been caused, as provided for under road traffic legislation.
While the enforcement of the legislation in respect of the mandatory testing of drivers is primarily a matter for the Garda Commissioner, I have been assured by the Minister for Justice and Equality that the Garda authorities are making every effort to ensure that the relevant legislative provisions are fully complied with.
