Ó Cuív refutes McGrath driving claims

RURAL affairs minister Éamon Ó Cuív has said he doesn’t agree with fellow Fianna Fáil TD Mattie McGrath’s assertion that an alcoholic drink can help nervous drivers relax.

Ó Cuív refutes McGrath driving claims

Mr McGrath has come under sustained criticism for his comments, which have also been reported on the Guardian newspaper website in Britain.

Speaking on Lunchtime with Eamon Keane on Newstalk, Mr Ó Cuív said all the evidence points to alcohol leading to an impairment of driving.

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