Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The checkpoint must be in a public place and the vehicle must be stopped at the location indicated in the authorisation. The definition of checkpoint is defined in previous Road Traffic Acts. The section provides that the establishment of checkpoints for mandatory alcohol tests can only be pursued on specific written authorisation of an officer of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of inspector. The authorisation must clearly establish the date, the place and times of the day when the checkpoint can be operated. The details of how this will work will be worked out by the Garda Commissioner in conjunction with his colleagues and they will make guidelines available.