Paul Murphy
Question:132. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department is reviewing the procedures for how driving under the influence of alcohol is dealt with by An Garda Síochána. [35280/15]
View answerTuesday, 20 October 2015
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The Deputy will appreciate that road traffic legislation, including the relevant provisions for the prohibition of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant or of exceeding alcohol limits, is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.
All members of An Garda Síochána are tasked with the enforcement of relevant legislation, including the Road Traffic Acts. As part of this enforcement policy members of An Garda Síochána carry out planned and 'ad hoc' checkpoints as required, including mandatory alcohol testing (MAT) checkpoints.
I can assure the Deputy that there is regular interaction between all the relevant agencies in relation to the ongoing review and development of road safety matters.