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Barry Cowen warned of drink dangers in 2014 during Dáil debate

Embattled Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen warned about the social problems derived from "dangerous binge drinking" in the Dáil in 2014.

Barry Cowen warned of drink dangers in 2014 during Dáil debate

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020 - 17:54

Aoife Moore

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen arriving for the Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle recently. He has come in for criticism for a 2016 drink-driving ban.

Embattled Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen warned about the social problems derived from "dangerous binge drinking" in the Dáil in 2014.

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