A former leading Donegal Garda has slammed the High Court challenge by a Romanian man who had not received an Irish version of his intoxilyser printout.
Former Sgt Christy Galligan said the case makes a mockery of our judicial system.
The case has seen a delay in more than 800 outstanding cases in Ireland with dozens across Donegal.
Mr Galligan said “Once again we see where the Courts are being used to delay lawful prosecution in relation to drink driving cases.
“As a former Garda member I have found, in my many years of service, that Drunk Driving is one of the most contested cases to reach the Courts.
“The different pieces of legislation and Statutory Instruments that have been introduced over many years make it a complex if not an impossible task for law enforcement and enforcers.”
The former Garda added that we have seen cases contested over prisoners being handcuffed, whether arrested in a public place or what section in law an arresting Garda member used as part of the evidential process.
He fumed “This case has made a mockery of our judicial system and those who job it is to prevent wholesale death and destruction on our roads.
“Its time our legislators came up with a comprehensive piece of legislation that will embody all of the other legislation into one cohesive piece.”
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