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Irish Taoiseach urges uncompromising courts on drink-driving after TD arrest

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader calls for stricter judicial punishment for drink-driving, following the May arrest of TD Malcolm Byrne on suspicion of the offence. The statement signals a potential policy shift in Ireland's approach to road safety, though no legislative change is confirmed. The incident involves a sitting parliamentarian, adding political sensitivity.

Irish Independentabout 19 hours agoIEengCredibility 15%View source

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