Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

A Medical Bureau of Road Safety study found that one in three drivers who test negative for alcohol test positive for drugs. Hibernian Insurance carried out a survey the results of which indicated one fifth of drivers under 35 years of age were under the influence. The Minister of State indicated there are no operational drug tests anywhere in the world. However, they are in place in several Australian states, such as Queensland, where a major roadside drug testing policy is under way. Tasmania is introducing its policy involving a particle detection test. Can we not emulate such places and have this fundamental issue dealt with once and for all?

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