Shane Ross vows to defend drink-drive laws

Transport Minister Shane Ross has lashed out at Government and opposition critics of his hard-line drink-driving laws, insisting he will ensure the law is implemented fully despite the “extraordinary opposition in some quarters”.

Mr Ross criticised Fine Gael ministers, ex-Independent Alliance colleague Sean Canney and Independent TD Mattie McGrath after being accused of making gardaí conduct more drink-driving checks instead of chasing “real” criminals.