Ahern vows crackdown on drink-fuelled violence

BERTIE Ahern last night admitted many blame him for Ireland’s burgeoning drink culture as he signalled a crackdown amid fears it is fuelling violence.

Mr Ahern warned a change in attitude was needed as beer had became as accessible as “as milk and bread”.

Fine Gael ridiculed Mr Ahern’s “sudden concern” as they said he had presided over an “explosion” inretailers selling drink.