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Should Ireland introduce alcohol interlock devices in cars for repeat offenders?

More than 800 drivers were arrested numerous times for drink or drug driving between 2022 and 202...

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Should Ireland introduce alcohol interlock devices in cars for repeat offenders?


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More than 800 drivers were arrested numerous times for drink or drug driving between 2022 and 2024, with figures from last year expected to bring that number to over 1,000.

That’s according to the latest figures from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety.

Joining Ciara to discuss is Professor Dennis Cusack, Director of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety & Ger Herbert, Motoring Expert, The Irish Independent…


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