Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications
Conviction Rates for Drink Driving: Discussion
9:30 am
Mr. John Twomey:
I would add that there is currently an appeal process taking place before the Supreme Court for some cases which are awaiting the Supreme Court decision. There may be other opportunities available at different stages.
While we are talking about compliance and enforcement, I would like to take the opportunity to say that those who drink and drive put everybody on the road at risk. It is an important message. Forums such as this committee allow us to raise the profile of this issue by highlighting the risks and increasing awareness, which is very important.