Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2008
215 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his discussions with an organisation (details supplied); the progress to date in introducing compulsory testing of all drivers involved in collisions attended by gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27845/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing representations received from various bodies, my Department has consulted the Office of the Attorney General on the amendment of current legislation to achieve compulsory roadside testing for intoxicants of drivers involved in collisions. The Attorney General has now advised on possible amendments to legislation, which continue to take overriding medical circumstances into account. This issue will be included in the next Road Traffic Bill, which I hope to bring to Government later this year.
