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Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: The garda must assume an offence has taken place and that there is a reason to breathalyse the individual concerned.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: The garda may decide not to arrest the person concerned; it is of the garda's choosing.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: The purpose of the change made in the 2010 Act was to remove discretion; this measure should be mandatory. Discretion is now being reintroduced based on what the Minister of State has produced.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: There is nothing specified in the section about an incident such as a person having an asthmatic attack.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: There is a sense that what happens in such an incident is left totally to the discretion of the garda.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: The reason we tabled this amendment is that we do not believe a garda is competent to make that call in all cases.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: If a garda had to bring a person to a doctor, we would not be pushing this amendment but it seems to be discretionary as to whether a garda does or does not do that.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Which is due to immediately follow this Stage.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I will withdraw it on the basis that we will discuss it again on Report Stage.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I move amendment No. 3b: In page 4, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following: "(8) Where a requirement is not made by virtue of subsection (6) or (7), the member may require a medical practitioner to take a sample of blood from the person or may require the person to give a sample of urine.". This amendment is related to amendment No. 3a and my view on it is similar in that I will...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I wish to resubmit the two amendments that have already been discussed.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I welcome the Minister. I acknowledge the improvements in road traffic legislation set out by the Minister in his opening contribution. The achievements are measurable and have been delivered upon. The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the amendment of existing legislation to permit the early introduction of mandatory alcohol testing of drivers of mechanically propelled vehicles in...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 28, after "paragraph (a)" to insert ", (c)". The subject matter of the amendments was addressed in the Minister's contribution on Second Stage. On the basis of his comments, I do not propose to pursue the amendments.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, lines 17 and 18, to delete "6 months" and substitute "12 months". The amendments speak for themselves. The penalty of six months provided for is inadequate. We must send out a message that we are serious about these types of offences. For this reason, where a person refuses to comply in either of the cases outlined, the penalty should be 12 months. These...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: While it is easy to argue that such a term of imprisonment does not apply elsewhere in summary trial cases and would have wider implications, if we are serious about these matters, we must be creative and innovative. If we want to send out a strong message, let us do so.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I move amendment No. 3a: In page 4, to delete lines 28 to 32. Before I address the amendments, I seek clarification on amendment No. 5a which I may not move depending on response I receive from the Minister of State. Amendment No. 5a proposes to delete subsection (4). Is the "subsection (1)" referred to in subsection (4) the same subsection as that referred to in subsection (3)?

Seanad: Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey. This legislation is well overdue and must be brought to finality as soon as possible. It was originally introduced in 2008 but has been delayed for a variety of reasons, including a legal challenge. As such, we accept some of the reasons for the delay. The Bill aims to streamline the current grants system by centralising the 66 bodies that...

Seanad: Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I think I have a little more time. The Leas-Chathaoirleach's timing is excellent because, in conclusion, I question why a legal qualification should be looked at differently from a qualification in education. I ask the Minister of State or his officials to revert to me on this serious matter. The rule on progression is applied to one set of qualifications and not to a qualification which...

Seanad: Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jan 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I thank the Minister of State.