Publications

Drink and Drug Driving in Ireland

Lonsdale Law Publishing, 2023

Drink and Drug Driving in Ireland book cover by Michael Daly B.L.

Cited in High Court decision
Ratinskis v DPP [2025] IEHC 428, para. 39

Publications

Drink and Drug Driving in Ireland

Michael Daly B.L., Lonsdale Law Publishing, September 2023.

A comprehensive legal textbook analysing Irish drink and drug driving law in detail from the initial Garda stop to forensic testing, court procedures, case law, and appeal. It brings together statutes, constitutional principles, Superior Court judgments, and practical guidance for practitioners.

Key features:

Detailed commentary on legislation and regulations governing drink and drug driving in Ireland.

Step-by-step walkthrough of investigation, testing, trial, and appeals.

Useful to legal professionals, Gardai, scholars, and anyone involved in this area.

Judicial Recognition:

Drink and Drug Driving in Ireland has already been cited by the High Court in Ratinskis v DPP [2025] IEHC 428, paragraph 39, demonstrating its status as a recognised reference in Irish legal proceedings.