New Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen was banned from driving after being caught drink-driving. The revelation of Mr Cowen’s three-month disqualification from driving follows the controversy over Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s ministerial selections. Mr Cowen was stopped at a Garda checkpoint four years ago, half-way between Dublin and his home in Offaly. The Fianna Fáil TD was on his way home from the All-Ireland football final. The incident occurred on the night of September 18, 2016, just hours after All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Mayo was played that day.

Source: Irish Independent July 03, 2020 19:41 UTC