Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2018
292. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of motorists who have tested positive for drugs at mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoints nationally during 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4170/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 30 November 2017, there were 58 positive roadside drug tests conducted since the commencement of the legislation in April 2017. I have requested an update to end December 2017 from An Garda Síochána and will be in contact with the Deputy directly once it is to hand.
