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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: I refer the witnesses to their opening statement, which states "573 drivers had a fixed penalty of €200 and three penalty points". The authority is saying that the sanction of putting somebody off the road is a greater deterrent. The category of 80 mg and over refers to the heavier drinkers and their number seems to be rising. It can very much depend on campaigns, like the one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: The morning after is an issue. I do not dispute that the RSA has gathered evidence. I think there are people who try to be responsible. They would not want to stray into the area of putting themselves at risk of getting penalty points, let alone lose a licence. The sanctions, not the level of alcohol present, are likely to change with this legislation. With professional drivers it is 20...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: Can people estimate the impact? A lot of alcohol is consumed at home, which makes it more difficult to keep track of consumption. People are less likely to use measures etc. when drinking at home. Is there any guidance on this matter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: According to the opening statement, "A total of 25 drivers and motorcyclists with a confirmed BAC between 21 mg and 80 mg were responsible" which was mentioned as part of the RSA's conclusions. Was the finding absolutely conclusive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: The vintners association questioned the findings, which is part of the reason we are having this discussion. It reduced the numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: The vintners looked at the cohort of accidents where alcohol was a contributing factor, as against the total number of people killed on our roads. They said it was a percentage of a percentage. I am sure that the RSA will dispute the analysis and I am sure the RSA paid attention to what was said. Can the witnesses address the issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: How does the overestimation of the number of breathalyser tests distort, or does it have the potential to distort, the analysis of the Road Safety Authority in its work to ensure road safety?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: In this report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: I accept that.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Procedures (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 85. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of ministerial permissions her Department has given to members of An Garda Síochána to open bank accounts for official purposes in the past 20 years, in tabular form; the reason for the account opening and the year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23368/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Data (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 179. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of ministerial permissions his Department has given to members of An Garda Síochána to open bank accounts for official purposes since his Department was established by section and-or Garda division that received permission, in tabular form; the reason for the account opening and the year; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Mergers (17 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 266. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 511 of 2 May 2017, if the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has provided him with its report and recommendations on the proposed media merger involving the acquisition of sole control of a company (details supplied); if he will publish this report immediately; and if he will...

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: It has been suggested that the draft heads of a new data protection Bill are on the way on foot of an EU regulation. Essentially, this relates to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. It has been reported that the new law proposes to exempt public sector bodies from huge administrative fines, except when they are competing against commercial interests. The State wants to exempt...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (16 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 67. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a site (details supplied) in County Kildare; the progress made to date by the IDA in attracting new business to the area; her plans for the site if the buildings formerly occupied by a company cannot be filled by a suitable employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23034/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (16 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 78. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the review of the Connect Ireland initiative; the provisions she has made for financial liability the State may face; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23027/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (16 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 217. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to address housing transfer lists in cases in which families have expanded and now find themselves in inadequate housing arrangements; the provision he has made in the Rebuilding Ireland action plan for these situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22791/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: House Purchase Schemes (16 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 218. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to address the cases of persons who availed of the house purchase loan scheme to purchase a home and are now in a situation in which their accommodation is no longer fit for purpose, that is, they do not have adequate sleeping and living arrangements as a family group; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 364. To ask the Minister for Health the supports a person with a foetal alcohol spectrum disorder can avail of on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22793/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 May 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 365. To ask the Minister for Health if a person with borderline personality disorder may be admitted on a voluntarily or involuntarily basis to a psychiatric hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22794/17]