Vintners ‘pathetic’ attempt to discredit new drink-driving limit

THE posturing of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and their lobbying counterparts towards the reduced drink-driving limits contained in the Road Traffic Bill is pathetic.

To suggest that this revision is merely a PR stunt that will have no impact on saving lives is absurd, regressive and wholly unworthy of any responsible entity that seeks to influence public and political opinion.

The very same vested interests fought tooth and nail against the smoking ban six years ago and, thankfully, lost that campaign. If the political vice grip in which they traditionally held governments is weakening now this can be attributed to a basic lack of credibility and evidence to support the arguments they make.