Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
713. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 4 April 2017, if the report is now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26637/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy is aware that the form C(T)68, to which the Deputy's parliamentary question number 141 of 4 April 2017 referred, is utilised to record collision data and contains information including date, time, weather conditions, numbers and types of injuries, collision numbers and types of vehicles / road user, etc. This information is utilised by An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and local authorities for statistical, collision prevention purposes and research purposes.
The C(T)68 collision report form currently has a field within it to note the number of drivers breathalysed at the scene of a collision. At present, the Dräger Number is not recorded but a change request has been requested by Assistant Commissioner Roads Policing and Major Event/Emergency Management and IT design to ensure that the Dräger Number and reading are captured. This change request will be prioritised and will be implemented as soon as practicable.
