[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 423 & 424.- Road traffic collisions [16385/11]. (21 Jun 2011)
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423. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the statistics for the years 2006 to 2010 in relation to alcohol and drug-related collisions will be published. [16385/11]
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar): Collection and dissemination of statistics in relation to motor accidents and the incidence of the influence of alcohol and drugs is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have requested the RSA to respond to the specific aspect of the Deputy’s question. If you have not received a response within ten days, please contact my office.
In addition to the breath testing provisions, the Medical Bureau of Road Safety carries out analyses on specimens of blood and urine provided by the Gardaí to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs. Since 1 July 2008, all samples found under the legal limit for alcohol were automatically tested by the Bureau for the presence of a drug or drugs. In addition, Gardaí can also request that a test for drugs be undertaken where the alcohol level is above the legal limit.
A Substance use and dependence > Substance related societal (social) problems > Alcohol / drinking and driving
B Substances > Alcohol
MM-MO Crime and law > Substance transportation laws (driving)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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