Barry Cowen admits drink driving ban was 'stupid mistake'

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen has admitted he made a "stupid, stupid mistake" after he was caught drink-driving in 2016.
Barry Cowen admits drink driving ban was 'stupid mistake'
Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen has admitted he made a "stupid, stupid mistake" after he was caught drink-driving in 2016. Picture: Gareth Chaney Collins
Sun, 05 Jul, 2020 - 13:56
Paul Hosford

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen has admitted he made a "stupid, stupid mistake" after he was caught drink-driving in 2016.

Last week, it was revealed Mr Cowen had served a drink-driving ban in 2016.

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