A decision on giving Fine Gael TDs a free vote on a new drink-driving bill has been delayed.
But all cabinet ministers will all be expected to vote in favour of Shane Ross’s proposals when they come to the Dáil.
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Minister Ross wants to beef up the penalties for the current drink driving offences, including an automatic ban from the roads.
But Fianna Fail will vote against it – because Transport Spokesman Robert Troy says only increased Garda numbers will work.