Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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Question 203: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of roadside breathalysers that are necessary for the Garda Síochána to enforce compulsory testing at the scene of every road collision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41815/10]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of roadside breathalysers that have been added by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety to the total stock of roadside breathalysers held by the Garda Síochána each month in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41857/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together.

I am informed that the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, which is under the aegis of the Department of Transport, has statutory responsibility for the testing, approval and supply of roadside breath screening devices to An Garda Síochána.

I am also informed that Garda management is satisfied that there are sufficient devices available to meet current operational needs. Such devices are available to members of An Garda Síochána in all Garda Divisions and are carried in Garda vehicles as appropriate.

The requirements for such devices are kept under constant review by senior Garda management in conjunction with the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. Additional equipment will be acquired if necessary when the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Act 2010 are commenced.

I have requested the information sought by the Deputy regarding the number by month of screening devices acquired. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is available.