Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

I reiterate what Deputy Ó Snodaigh said about people who are seriously injured following an accident. We must legislate carefully to deal with individuals in these situations. It is not easy if one is forced to take samples from someone who is unconscious and has not given consent. There may be a means to have someone present, a doctor or some other person. It is important that we look at these areas. There is no doubt that the quantity of drugs being used is on a par with the amount of alcohol being consumed. We must address this issue.

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