Supreme Court to hear appeal against High Court ruling potentially exempting drug-drivers from prosecution.
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal against a High Court ruling that could see motorists charged with drug-driving avoid prosecution. The DPP secured a direct appeal, arguing the decision could significantly impact drug-driving and drink-driving prosecutions, potentially undermining the effective operation of mandatory intoxicant checkpoints and other Garda powers. The case may affect pending and future prosecutions for drug-driving and drink-driving.
April 26, 2024
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