Former minister in drink driving apology

Former Government minister Jim McDaid apologised tonight for driving under the influence of alcohol after he was stopped by gardaí.

Former minister in drink driving apology
Wed, 27 Apr, 2005 - 17:27

Former Government minister Jim McDaid apologised tonight for driving under the influence of alcohol after he was stopped by gardaí.

It is understood that the Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal North East was detained on suspicion of drink driving in the Naas area of Co Kildare last night and could now face prosecution.

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