Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Ceann Comhairle has quickly fallen into the rut of not seeing these issues as important.

In respect of the Road Traffic Bill 2009, I understand from reports that the equipment used for measuring the alcohol level in people brought to Garda stations must be recalibrated at a significant cost. When is it proposed to take the Bill in the House? Will it be taken next year or will it be contingent on the equipment being replaced because it is apparently impossible to recalibrate?

It is becoming common in European countries when nominees are appointed to the European Commission for them to go before committees in their national Parliaments to reassure them that they have the wherewithal to do a good job in respect of Europe, although they are not appointed as national Commissioners. Is it the intention when the Taoiseach makes his announcement about the person to be nominated as Ireland's Commissioner that following his or her appearance before the European Parliament, he or she would present himself or herself to the appropriate Oireachtas committee?

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