Leading coroner urges debate on lowering drink-drive limits

ONE of the country’s most notable coroners has clashed with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and Road Safety Authority (RSA) over new drink-driving limits.

Leading coroner urges debate on lowering drink-drive limits

Arguing that lowering the limits “would have a very negative affect on social interaction in rural Ireland”, Dr Denis McCauley called for further studies and consultation before enacting the measures.

The GP and coroner for Donegal north-east is not convinced that reducing the drink-driving limit by 30mg to 50mg/100ml will have any benefit.

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