German TV to film Healy-Rae’s rural ‘passion’

The county councillor who campaigned for a relaxation of drink-driving laws for rural Ireland has become a global phenomenon.

German TV station Spiegel is spending four days with Danny Healy-Rae to document his “passion” and support for rural dwellers.

International interest in the Kerryman grew after some council colleagues backed a motion to raise the legal alcohol limit for motorists in isolated areas “driving with two or three pints at a slow speed”.