Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2018
236. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce legislation to require mandatory drug and alcohol testing of transport and haulage drivers; the details of same; the timeline in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49610/18]
View answerIn the absence of the requested clarification from Deputy Munster, in respect of the question raised, I am not in a position to determine whether or not this issue falls within my remit, nor can I advise the Deputy as to who would have responsibility for the particular issue. Intoxicant testing of all drivers, not just those involved in public transport or commercial haulage, is already dealt with under road traffic legislation. The testing of such drivers for intoxicants by employers does not come within my remit. Please don't hesitate to revert with a further question if additional clarification is required.
