Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy does not need to canvass. Is the Department working on specifications, for example, of the size of drones used? In the Netherlands drones are used to provide rapid assistance for people living in remote areas, which is great. I presume Ireland and other countries will extend the use of drone technology. Do specifications apply to drones and must a licence be obtained to use them?

Some months ago someone proposed that lorry drivers test themselves or have a doctor brought to their yard to carry out testing for alcohol and drug use. I thought at the time that the idea was crazy. Has it been hit on the head? Is the common-sense approach of having such tests carried out on the roadside being pursued instead? The idea of having lorry owners call a doctor once or twice a year to come out and test drivers does not make sense.