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

The morning after is an issue. I do not dispute that the RSA has gathered evidence. I think there are people who try to be responsible. They would not want to stray into the area of putting themselves at risk of getting penalty points, let alone lose a licence. The sanctions, not the level of alcohol present, are likely to change with this legislation. With professional drivers it is 20 mg and that rises to 50 mg and the next category is 50 mg to 80 mg, which is what we have talked about here.

Some mouthwashes and hand sanitiser liquids, like those used in hospitals, contain alcohol. People will estimate their effect. We cannot have zero tolerance because there are other ways that alcohol can get into one's system other than consuming alcohol for social purposes or whatever.