Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2017
91. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the expected reconfiguration of the traffic corps will be in place; if alcohol breath tests are still being undertaken and recorded on the PULSE system; if so, when this data will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22191/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested a Garda report on the matter referred to in the Deputy's question and will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of a Garda report.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 91 for answer on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, in which you requested when the expected reconfiguration of the traffic corps will be in place; if alcohol breath tests are still being undertaken and recorded on the PULSE system; and if so, when this data will be made available.
As you will recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available, and I undertook to contact you again directly on receipt of a report from An Garda Síochána.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that a proposal in respect of the reconfiguration of the Traffic Corps is currently being developed. An Garda Síochána will liaise with the Policing Authority in respect of the reconfiguration. It is anticipated that the reconfiguration will be completed before the end of 2017.
An Garda Síochána is still recording breath test data on the PULSE system, however this data will not be published until all investigations is respect of this issue are complete.
I hope this information is of assistance.
