The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has indicated it will appeal a significant High Court decision with potentially adverse implications for thousands of drink-driving prosecutions. David Staunton, for the DPP, told Ms Justice Phelan on Thursday that based on her judgment the Director of Public Prosecutions has indicated an intention to appeal the decision. Ms Justice Phelan made final orders in the case, noting there was no application for a stay from the DPP. In her judgment, delivered in late July, Ms Justice Phelan acknowledged her decision would likely have implications beyond the subject case of the proceedings. The prosecution of the man was based on a blood specimen taken on August 21st, 2022.

Source: The Irish Times October 09, 2025 19:43 UTC