Dáil bar reform would be a worthwhile first step

TDs are to be banned from drinking and driving through legislation — maybe.

While it would be a start at dragging the Dáil into the 21st century, it is also typical of the watered-down, reactive reform effort from a Coalition which promised us a “political revolution”.

Public disgust at the idea of TDs knocking back cheap, taxpayer-subsidised booze in the Dáil Members’ Bar until 5am when they were supposed to be debating the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill has prompted Oireachtas authorities to act.