Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

590. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has examined alternative roadside drug tests such as a device (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10071/18]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

591. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of a device (details supplied) from April 2018 when it will have been one year in operation; if future reviews are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10072/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 590 and 591 together.

The statutory responsibility for testing and approval of devices to be used in preliminary drugs tests under the Road Traffic Acts rests with the Medical Bureau of Road Safety.  I have therefore referred these Questions to the Bureau for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.