‘Name and shame’ to curb drink driving

Tougher laws for drink-driving, including naming and shaming offenders or lowering alcohol limits, could be introduced early this year following a rise in the number of fatal road accidents.

Transport Minister Shane Ross also revealed yesterday there had been surge in the numbers detected and stopped for suspected drink-driving over the Christmas period.

Fresh legislation and increased Garda numbers to stop the resurgent drink-driving activity will now be considered, the Independent Alliance Minister confirmed.