Politicians back campaign to cut Christmas drink driving

THE Taoiseach and Tánaiste joined opposition leaders yesterday to toast the success of a campaign to eradicate drink driving.

Stressing a Safe Home message, they came together at Leinster House to express support for the Christmas Designated Driver Campaign organised by the Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society organisation.

Using the slogan Drive Straight and Designate, the campaign aims to get people who are socialising during Christmas to designate a member of their group to refrain from drinking alcohol so they can drive everyone home safely.