McDowell plans to defend drink-driving laws

The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has said the State will put up a strong defence if there are problems regarding the legality of drink-driving prosecutions.

McDowell plans to defend drink-driving laws

The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has said the State will put up a strong defence if there are problems regarding the legality of drink-driving prosecutions.

A district court judge indicated yesterday that he may dismiss hundreds of drink-driving prosecutions because of delays in bringing the cases to a conclusion.

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