Clare’s Independent TD says he will be supporting the Transport Minister’s drink-driving bill.
Shane Ross wants to see mandatory driving bans for anyone caught breaching the current blood-alcohol limits.
The cabinet has approved the new proposals, while Fine Gael has yet to decide whether its backbenchers should have a free vote.
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Fears have been expressed over the impact on rural areas but Dr Michael Harty says that shouldn’t be a consideration:
