Additional reporting by Digital DeskA Sinn Féin TD has revealed he was on a learner's licence when he was caught drink-driving in 2013. Cork East TD Pat Buckley received a three-year ban for the offence which was reported in the Irish Examiner. It comes amid the controversy over Minister Barry Cowen's drink-driving ban while also on a learner's licence. Despite having consumed alcohol, he decided to drive the kilometre or so home in the early hours of the morning. READ MORE Net tightening around Daniel Kinahan, says former Assistant Garda CommissionerSinn Féin TD Eoin O'Broin says no politician from any party is above the law.

Source: Irish Examiner July 09, 2020 08:33 UTC