Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

I was tempted to state that there is not a pub in Ireland where people do not drink and drive. We have all heard the urban legend of those who are over the limit and feign injury after an accident. When the garda comes to take the alcohol test the person claims to have had a drink to settle their nerves in the hospital, house or wherever. There is a difficulty then because, supposedly, they cannot be charged with being over the limit. There is also a difficulty where the fire brigade is called because the firemen will not give a breathalyser test.

I agree with the sentiments in this amendment. Such action needs to be taken. Everybody wants to get rid of these lunatics on the roads but people will use all sorts of ploys to avoid being tested. The Minister must examine this issue. I do not know if this is the way forward but one hears on the grapevine that this is happening more often so it must be addressed.

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