Mr. John Twomey:

The extent of the evidence and facts surrounding the breath testing and summons issue was of such nature and complexity that a decision was taken that the best and most appropriate way to deal with the issue was as I have set out on numerous occasions here this morning. This decision was based on an examination of the evidence. It is also supported by Crowe Horwath's finding that how we deal with this issue must be forward-looking. The report references similar reports where a similar approach has been taken. Every case is different. Every case is examined on its merits and a decision is taken on those merits. In this case, we cannot compare like with like. The scale and complexity of this issue needs to borne in mind.