Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012
687 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport as part of his initiative to tackle the problem of repeat offenders on our roads, if he will consider a system of breath alcohol analysers connected to the ignition of cars; if he will consider such a system for roll-out to other groups of motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21563/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraYes, I will consider it. Action No. 119 of the current Road Safety Strategy provides for the research and evaluation of the effectiveness of alternative correction/rehabilitation programmes for such offenders. My Department, the Road Safety Authority and the Department of Justice and Equality are currently analysing international best practice in this area. I anticipate receiving the recommendations arising from that analysis in the Summer and will, at that time, consider those recommendations in the context of current road traffic legislation, in consultation with the Courts Service, the Gardaí and the Department of Justice and Equality. It should be noted that legislation would be required.
