Minister to cut drink-driving limit

TRANSPORT Minister Noel Dempsey has insisted he will push ahead with plans to lower the drink-driving limit despite threats of a revolt by Fianna Fáil backbenchers.

Mr Dempsey intends to lower the blood-alcohol concentration [BAC] limit from 80mg per 100ml to 50mg per 100ml in forthcoming legislation.

The change would mean drinking a pint of beer could be over the limit.