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Wed 10 Oct 2009FF backbenchers criticise plan for lower drink-driving limits
FIANNA FÁIL backbenchers intervened angrily at last night’s parliamentary party meeting following Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey’s presentation of his Road Traffic Bill which will lower drink-driving limits.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Mr Dempsey called for members to reflect on their positions at the end of the two-and-a-half-hour meeting. More than 20 contributors criticised the Cabinet-approved plan.
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