Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 4, line 17, after "fine" to insert "and disqualification from driving for 24 months".

The amendment seeks to deal with a situation involving a class A fine. We are concerned that an individual who would refuse to provide a sample would ultimately only receive a fine. It might be more appropriate to ensure that the individual would also be given a disqualification from driving for 24 months. I hope the Minister will consider this amendment.

The Minister will be interested to note that amendment No. 2 was proposed in the Seanad by Fine Gael and the Labour Party. I was in agreement with them at the time and I hope he will consider substituting 12 months for six months in that regard.

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