Hundreds of drink-driving cases could be thrown out

Hundreds of motorists facing drink-driving charges may have their cases struck out after the DPP ruled in favour of a driver who had drunk nine pints.

Sean McKeown walked free from court yesterday after the DPP decided it would not pursue the case.

The 40-year-old, of Manorcunningham, Co Donegal, was stopped by gardaí on Nov 13, 2011, and admitted to drinking. He failed a breath test.