Unrealistic plans need to be revised

THERE is considerable public confusion and apprehension about Justice Minister Michael McDowell’s proposal to crack down on alcohol abuse.

Generally speaking, the public would support rooting out excessive drinking which has caused carnage on the roads and triggered an explosion of casual violence on the streets of Ireland’s cities.

But some aspects of what Mr McDowell is proposing in his new intoxicating liquor bill are Draconian and unworkable.