Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, but obviously Dublin has 1,000 incidents based on a population of 1 million versus Leitrim, which has 100 based on a population of 40,000. Percentage-wise, are there black spots? Are there places where people are less likely to get caught? In rural areas there is little by way of alternative public transport options. In urban areas, people can avail of taxis, the Luas, bus services, other means of transport and the distances are generally shorter. I am not accusing anyone but is it a case that there is no alternative in rural areas? People whose local pub is, say, four miles away might decide to take a chance and drive. Are statistics available that identify where the problem is more prevalent?