Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)

I wish to raise three matters relating to legislation. Deputy Gogarty spoke on the legislation dealing with alcohol. While legislation already exists to ensure traceability for young people who are sold alcohol at off-licences, at present that legislation has not been implemented. Although the legislation exists, it has not yet been commenced and it should be.

The second point relates to the Road Traffic Bill which is going through the House. Will further legislation be required. At present, a person who has been involved as a driver in a fatal accident can walk away without being breathalysed. That point has not been covered in the present legislation.

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