#drink driving
Cork, Tipperary and Dublin worst counties for road deaths, with 3% increase in fatalities nationwide
Transport Minister Shane Ross says drink-driving culture is ‘flourishing’ in Ireland.
Poll: Do you support the new drink-driving laws?
There has been opposition to the new laws by some TDs.
Drink-driving laws passed by the Dáil as Danny Healy-Rae shouts, 'This is a sad day for rural Ireland'
The Road Traffic Amendment Bill has been before the Dáil for over a year.
Vince Vaughn arrested on suspicion of drink driving
The actor is to appear in court.
Train and tram driver alcohol limit 4 times higher than bus drivers - but that's set to change
Train and tram drivers are currently allowed a limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
Irish midfielder Darron Gibson avoids prison over second drink-driving offence
The Derry native was given a two-year community order and banned from driving for 40 months.
'A load of nonsense': Michael Healy-Rae clashes with Shane Ross over new rural bus service scheme
The local link bus scheme is going to run from 6pm to 11pm in a pilot project across 50 routes in 19 counties.
Danny Healy-Rae seeks legal advice after Shane Ross calls him a 'terrorist'
The Transport Minister made the comments while calling on rural TDs to back drink-driving legislation.
Ross says rural TDs are 'like road traffic terrorists' over drink-driving bill
The RSA estimates that “seven to eight” fatalities could be avoided by changing the law.
'Disgraceful and self-serving' - Road safety chief hits out at TDs over drink-driving bill
The RSA estimates that “seven to eight” fatalities could be avoided by changing the law.
Irishman resigns from prestigious American football job after alleged drink driving incident
Fergus Connolly was arrested last month.
'I'm truly sorry': Ant McPartlin apologises for drink-driving crash
The presenter has been banned from driving for 20 months and received a fine of €99,500.
There was a car crash on live TV outside Ant McPartlin's court hearing for drink driving
McPartlin was fined nearly €100,000 after pleading guilty.
Garda arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after he was spotted driving erratically with burst tyre Exclusive
The garda was arrested on 2 April.
Ant McPartlin charged with drink-driving
The presenter has stepped aside from upcoming TV commitments.
Ant McPartlin steps aside from presenting duties following arrest for drink-driving
The presenter will return to rehab where he had previously spent a stint last year in an attempt to conquer an addiction to painkillers.
Ant McPartlin has been arrested following a drink-driving incident in London
A child was taken to hospital.
Gardaí to be out in force as 54 people killed on roads over St Patrick's Day period since 2012
Officers will also be on the lookout for speeding, non-seatbelt wearing and using a mobile phone while driving.
Driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after totalling car in collision
The person was caught by Moate Garda Traffic Corps in Westmeath.
One in 12 drivers involved in collision or near miss because of drink driving
Transport Minister Shane Ross wants people who are caught drink driving to receive an automatic disqualification.
Shane Ross accidentally voted against his own drink-driving bill in the Dáil today
TDs voted in favour of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2017 at its second stage in the Dáil.
'If someone breaks into your house you should do whatever you have to to take them on'
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice talks rural crime, drink-driving and hits out against the Independent Alliance
'The system is too lenient': Speeding drivers could face a ban even on first offence
Shane Ross said he wants a sliding scale to be brought in.
Documents reveal Dan Carter fined €1000 for drink driving
The 35-year-old two-time World Cup winner who plays at Paris club Racing 92 was arrested in February.
Gardaí are encouraging people to offer lifts home with this little card
The message on the card reads “Here’s something that will give you a little lift this Christmas”.
Drink-drivers caught five times over the limit as Christmas campaign kicks in
A number of arrests for drug-driving have also been made.
'I wouldn't be more forgiving of someone who was drunk the morning after if he killed my child'
The families of people who have died in road collisions gathered in Dublin today for a candlelit ceremony.
Driver four times over legal limit crashes onto roundabout
Separately, a car became wedged between a wall and a basement after a collision in Limerick city last night.
Cars seized on drivers seven times over drink driving limit and with no licence
Gardaí have seized cars of motorists caught drunk and with drugs in their system.
Poll: Do you support automatic driving bans for those caught over the alcohol limit?
Shane Ross is to introduce the bill to the Dáíl next week.
From TheJournal.ie 
Ross 'very pleased' Fine Gael TDs and senators will not get a free vote on new drink-drive laws
The minister said he was happy Fine Gael had made a “mature decision” this evening.
'You cannot condone a drink-driver taking the lives of our children. We need this legislation'
A road safety campaigner called on all politicians to back new drink-driving legislation outside Leinster House yesterday.
Wayne Rooney banned from the road for two years after pleading guilty to drink-driving
The Everton striker has also been ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill arrested on suspicion of drink-driving
The 48-year old was stopped near Edinburgh on Sunday.
Everton star Wayne Rooney charged with drink-driving
The 31-year-old had been released on bail and is due to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court.
Shane Ross: 'I was just drinking far too much in my 30s and it was affecting my life in every way'
While his friendship with Enda Kenny got off to a rocky start, Shane Ross admits he misses the former Taoiseach.
'They've more money in their pockets': Alarming rise in young people admitting to drink driving
Sixteen percent of people under the age of 24 say they have driven a car after consuming alcohol.
Drivers caught for minor road offences will now face a drink driving breath test
New research has found that 10% of Irish drivers admitted to drink driving last year.
'Austerity cost lives': Drink driving convictions in Ireland fell MASSIVELY in the last 10 years
The yearly rate has fallen by nearly 9,000 in fact. And counties with a lot of road deaths are not necessarily those with the most convictions.
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