Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage

 

4:00 pm

Photo of Feargal QuinnFeargal Quinn (Independent)

I understand Senator Donohoe's point. He asks if a person must meet all four criteria. The word "or" occurs after paragraph (c) but does not occur after paragraphs (a) and (b). Section 2 refers to a person in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place and who in the opinion of the member of the Garda Síochána "(a) has consumed intoxicating liquor, (b) is committing or has committed an offence under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2011, (c) is or has been, with the vehicle, involved in a collision, or". It seems to me that it would solve the problem if "or" was inserted after paragraphs (a) and (b). It may not be needed but it would address Senator Donohoe's concerns.

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