Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the introduction of a new drink driving limit and associated penalties in order to remove the present uncertainty and confusion due to recent press reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23425/08]

Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport when his promise to amend legislation to make it compulsory for roadside blood alcohol concentration testing of drivers involved in accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23360/08]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport the stage of preparation of the Road Traffic Bill; if the proposed heads of the Bill have been agreed; the measures contained in the Bill; when he intends to publish the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23272/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 97, 108 and 146 together.

The Road Safety Strategy 2007 to 2012, as approved by the Government in October 2007, identifies the need to legislate for and introduce a reduction in the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level for drivers, but does not specify what that level should be.

The advice of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on the lower levels was received in April and was submitted by me to Government. The Government noted the recommendations of the RSA and decided that the advice should be published and taken into account by me in the preparation of legislation under the Road Safety Strategy. The preparation of the General Scheme of a Bill will also include the issue of the mandatory testing of drivers at collision sites. That General Scheme is still under consideration by my Department.