The following is the text of the statement released by the office of GV Wright.
When returning home from Dáil Éireann on Thursday 18th, September, I was involved in a traffic accident which led to injury to a pedestrian.
Subsequently tests confirmed I exceeded the breath alcohol level.
I wish to unreservedly apologise to the person whom I injured and her family for this serious lapse of personal responsibility on my part and wish her a complete and expeditious recovery.
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I wish also to apologise to my family and friends and those whom I represent in Dublin North. I have been and will continue to fully co-operate with the authorities as these matters progress.