Ms Velma Burns:

As I said, the evidence in the file was very strong and each was reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure it was validly included as an alcohol-related crash.

On Deputy Munster's question about licence withdrawal, international research shows that licence withdrawal is a very effective measure for reducing drink driving. The research shows that a licence withdrawal is particularly effective in certain circumstances, when coupled with very strong enforcement, that is critical. The phrase often quoted in this context is that there must be certainty about the withdrawal and the licence must be withdrawn swiftly. That is really important. Another thing that emerges is that rehabilitation measures are very effective when coupled with licence withdrawal. This Bill is supported by international research.

On other jurisdictions, I mentioned Sweden earlier as a case example. In Sweden, there is phased processing whereby disqualification starts from 30 mg and the length of licence withdrawal depends on whether someone is at 30 mg or 40 mg. Sweden is a best practice country.