Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Alcohol is still a major contributory factor in road deaths and was responsible for almost 40% of road deaths in 2016. Can the witnesses tell me why the figure is so high and rising? How does the figure compare with other types of addictions? What measures are needed to curb drink-driving in Ireland from the point of view of the Garda?