174. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport whether he has considered the proposal of a working group being established to look into a vehicle being fitted with a breathalyser, whereby the driver must obtain a negative test prior to the engine starting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12470/24]

In line with commitments set out under the current Government Road Safety Strategy, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) assembled an expert working group in 2023 to examine and make recommendations for the implementation of an alcohol interlock programme, supported by a drink drive rehabilitation course in Ireland, for high-risk drink drive offenders. The work of this group is currently in progress and I understand recommendations may be ready for consideration in the coming weeks.