Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has refused to be drawn into the political controversy over whether or not the drink-driving limit should be reduced.
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey wants to cut the limit from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood, but the plan has caused a revolt among Fianna Fáil backbenchers.
They claim the move would damage rural pubs and communities and prevent isolated rural-dwellers from socialising.
Speaking in Cork this morning, Commissioner Murphy said the Gardaí would enforce whatever legislation happens to be in place, but declined to comment on whether he thought the level should be reduced.