Micheál Martin says Garda record of Barry Cowen's drink-driving charge 'not quite as portrayed'

Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD arriving to a Government Cabinet meeting at yesterday at Dublin Castle. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Taoiseach has confirmed he has seen the official Garda record of Barry Cowen's drink-driving charge.

The embattled Agriculture Minister disputes the Pulse record of the incident in 2016 which states Mr Cowen attempted a U-turn and to drive away upon seeing the Garda checkpoint.