1. The Law Underage Drinking In Ireland

2. Information from Police You cannot buy alcohol in Ireland if you are under 18 You can drink at home regardless of age with parents permission It is illegal to drink in public – fine of €63/ 55 Sterling/ 123 Leva Source: Section 33 Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988

3. Legal Limit For Drivers Blood limit – More than 80mg/100ml Urine limit – More than 107mg/100ml Breath limit – More than 35ug/100ml

4. Maximum Penalties For Drink Driving Alcohol LevelsFirst OffenceSecond Offence 80mgs-100mgs1 year Disqualification2 year Disqualification 101mgs-150mgs2 year Disqualification4 year Disqualification 151mgs-Excess3 year Disqualification6 year Disqualification

5. Procedure If Caught Drink Driving Arrested under section 49 of the Road Traffic Act 1961-2006 Brought to station to provide either a blood sample, breath or urine sample Charged if over limit Summoned to appear in court Source: Local Garda Station

6. MAJOR CHANGE IN POWER OF POLICE Police now have the power to setup check points The right to make random tests of all drivers Can now be convicted on breathalyzer alone

7. Penalties for causing injury or death while under the influence of alcohol Dangerous Driving Up to 10 years in Prison and/or Fines up to €20,000

8. Powers of the police when minors (under 18) are caught with alcohol in a public place Seizure of bottle and containers Can demand name, address and age Can Arrest Have Power of entry to a premises

9. Selling alcohol as a retailer (shopkeeper) You are responsible if you sell to a minor 1 st offence - €1270 Temporary closure order for 7 days 2 nd offence €1905 Temporary closure order for 7-30 days Same fines for adult buying drink for minor Each Retailer has to renew their license to trade each year Source: Section 32 Intoxicating Liquor Act 1981