Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the practice of having a standard deduction of around 17.5% from the actual recorded breath is to alcohol reading of a motorist who has been breathalysed for driving over the limit; his views on whether this is out of sync with best international road safety practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25492/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The deduction from actual recorded breath readings is a matter for the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS). I have referred the Question to the MBRS for direct response to the Deputy.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.