Later nightclub openings will lead to more road deaths, RSA warns

The RSA letter's opposing the Sale of Alcohol Bill legislation draws attention to Ireland's 'significant problem with drink-driving'.

New laws to allow nightclubs to open until 6am and pubs until 2.30am will lead to more trauma and deaths on Irish roads, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has warned the Government.

The chair of the RSA Board, Liz O’Donnell, has written to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Justice Minister Helen McEntee, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, and junior minister Jack Chambers urging them to stop progressing the legislation on late-night openings.