Michael Healy-Rae: Don't focus solely on drink-driving in road safety debate

A rural TD says he is not convinced that reducing the drink-drive level alone would save lives on our roads.

Michael Healy-Rae: Don't focus solely on drink-driving in road safety debate
Mon, 09 Jan, 2017 - 09:52

A rural TD says he is not convinced that reducing the drink-drive level alone would save lives on our roads.

Transport Minister Shane Ross has put forward several reforms to improve road safety, including reducing the blood alcohol limit from 50 milogram to 20 milogram for all drivers.

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