Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

No. I was referring to the train drivers as an example of a good, solid reason. They are responsible for transporting 35 million people and the proportionality stands up in this case. With regard to individuals, such as car drivers, I am informed it is probably impossible to introduce random breath testing, with which we would all be in favour. From recollection, constitutionally it has not been possible in other countries and it has failed in countries where it has been attempted. It is a question of how to approach the issue. Do other issues arise within that grouping which can be tackled? I do not wish to say more because it is then regarded as something that will be done and that is not the way to hold a debate.

I will be happy to consider other options and to discuss the legal advice I have received and try to move the issue forward. There is not a way of legislating for it to be done on an open-ended basis.

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