Calls for reform of courts system as findings show only 48% of drink driving offences resulted in conviction

There are calls for reforms of the courts system, after a finding that only 48% of drink driving offences resulted in a conviction in the District Court last year.

Calls for reform of courts system as findings show only 48% of drink driving offences resulted in conviction

There are calls for reforms of the courts system, after a finding that only 48% of drink driving offences resulted in a conviction in the District Court last year.

A report by RTÉ Investigates also revealed major regional differences in prosecution rates for drink driving.

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