Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I refer the witnesses to their opening statement, which states "573 drivers had a fixed penalty of €200 and three penalty points". The authority is saying that the sanction of putting somebody off the road is a greater deterrent.

The category of 80 mg and over refers to the heavier drinkers and their number seems to be rising. It can very much depend on campaigns, like the one that was broadcast around Christmas. The lack of an expectation of being caught, and that is where enforcement comes in, is a factor. Is there evidence that it is enforcement that matters, as opposed to the loss of a licence?