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Monday 12 April 2021
The families of people who have died in road collisions gathered in Dublin today for a candlelit ceremony.
Separately, a car became wedged between a wall and a basement after a collision in Limerick city last night.
Gardaí have seized cars of motorists caught drunk and with drugs in their system.
Shane Ross is to introduce the bill to the Dáíl next week.
The minister said he was happy Fine Gael had made a “mature decision” this evening.
A road safety campaigner called on all politicians to back new drink-driving legislation outside Leinster House yesterday.
The Everton striker has also been ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work.
The 48-year old was stopped near Edinburgh on Sunday.
The 31-year-old had been released on bail and is due to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court.
While his friendship with Enda Kenny got off to a rocky start, Shane Ross admits he misses the former Taoiseach.
Sixteen percent of people under the age of 24 say they have driven a car after consuming alcohol.
New research has found that 10% of Irish drivers admitted to drink driving last year.
The yearly rate has fallen by nearly 9,000 in fact. And counties with a lot of road deaths are not necessarily those with the most convictions.
Will Shane Ross’s new legislation really make a difference?
Following a meeting with the RSA and road traffic victim support groups today, Shane Ross published his new drink-driving bill.
Interlock ignition systems are just one of the drink-driving deterrents that were showcased at yesterday’s RSA international conference.
RSA boss Moyagh Murdock is before an Oireachtas joint committee today.
Judge Mary Devins said the average age of drink drivers used to be upwards of 60 years.
The driver had left the scene of the crash on foot but was followed by locals in the area.
The Irish Medical Organisation’s AGM is happening in Galway.
There is little appetite for stricter rules around driving and alcohol among the Irish population.
The fact that my Bill will save lives is not a truth some vested interests want to hear, writes Transport Minister Shane Ross.
We take a closer look at the facts surrounding the Minister for Transport’s controversial proposals.
Danny Healy-Rae claimed that people drinking three glasses of Guinness have never caused a fatality.
Eimear was injured in the incident, receiving a number of broken bones.
Shane Ross rejected claims that the plan would negatively impact rural Ireland.
Shane Ross says he hopes publicans and those living in rural areas will make the “necessary arrangements” to ensure they get home safely.
Publicans say this will close down pubs in rural Ireland.
The arrests took place as part of Operation Surround.
A number of rural TDs, including some in the Independent Alliance, are unhappy with some aspects of the law.
The former All Black was caught drink-driving in Paris last week.
The two-time World Cup winner, who plays for defending French champions Racing 92, said there were no excuses for his behaviour.
Cabinet approved the plan from Shane Ross earlier today.
The drivers were caught in the Kildare area in just one day.
Shane Ross said he intends on passing legislation which would mean all drink drivers would be banned from the roads.
Ross said law to publish names of those caught drink driving should be ready by April.
18-year-old Shane Patton was killed in the crash near Drumkeen in Donegal
The person also had no motor tax or NCT.
MANY COVID RESTRICTIONS are being lifted around the country today by Government including the 5km travel restriction.
There is plenty to be cheerful about today as all students return to classrooms, two households can meet outdoors in a public place, some construction work can begin, but the big one, for most people, will be the easing of the 5km restriction on travel.
From this morning it is permitted to travel within the border of your county or 20km from your home across county borders.
Ireland has been on a strict lockdown since December 30 with the 5km limit seen as one of the key ways to fight the virus.
But the Taoiseach Micheál Martin said last month that the government “gets it” and understands that people are “fed up” with this kind of restriction.
This morning, as the restrictions ease, we are asking: Will you travel beyond 5km today?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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