Plan to jail drink drivers unlawful, says McDowell
Mr McDowell yesterday reacted to warnings by Judge John Neilan, who presides at Mullingar District Court, that he would place all convicted drink drivers who came before his court from December 1 in prison for a week before sentencing them.
Speaking to reporters at a conference in Dublin, Mr McDowell said that, in general, he never commented on the outcome of individuals cases or judgments as the judiciary was independent of the political process.
