Taoiseach 'disappointed' to only learn of Barry Cowen drink-driving ban yesterday

Barry Cowen received a driving ban and was fined €200 in 2016.

The Taoiseach says he is "disappointed" that he only found out yesterday about a drink-driving ban served by Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.

Mr Cowen was stopped at a garda checkpoint in 2016 on his way home to Offaly after he attended the All-Ireland Football final in Dublin.