TDs resist call to ban alcohol from Leinster House

More than 90% of TDs who responded to a recent survey thought politicians should not ban alcohol in Leinster House.

TDs resist call to ban alcohol from Leinster House
Wed, 20 Nov, 2013 - 17:30

More than 90% of TDs who responded to a recent survey thought politicians should not ban alcohol in Leinster House.

Speaking to TV3, Emmet Stagg TD revealed that he was happy for TDs to have a couple of pints and go back into the Dáil to discuss serious issues such as the Abortion Referendum and the IBRC debate.

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