Fianna Fáil TD allegedly caught “twice the legal limit” awaiting court date
Wexford TD was on his way to Dublin Airport when he was pulled over by officers. Malcolm Byrne has said he is “fully cooperating” with an ongoing investigation following his arrest on suspicion of drink-driving earlier this year. Byrne was arrested early on 28 May at a mandatory garda checkpoint, it was reported by the Irish […]
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Over one third of road user fatalities test positive for alcohol
Don’t drink and drive this St Patrick’s Day. Over one third of road user fatalities test positive for alcohol, according to a new study by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Road Deaths and Alcohol 2013-2017 report focuses on road user fatalities who had a positive toxicology for alcohol at the time of their collision. […]
5 years ago
Study reports that 79% of the public agree with tougher drink-driving laws
An overwhelming response. A “nationally representative” survey of 1001 people carried out by insights firm iReach has found that people in Ireland agree strongly with the Gardaí clamping down on drink driving. The research found that the tougher laws are backed by an enormous 79% of respondents. Late last year, new legislation was introduced that […]
8 years ago