Councillor wants 'special understanding' for rural drink-drivers

bigjim · 05-01-2006, 22:31

Couldn't believe this when I saw it over on boards.ie. I'm absolutely appauled, emails already sent to Bertie, FF and the twat himself

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05/01/2006 - 5:18:50 PM

Councillor wants 'special understanding' for rural drink-drivers

A Co Clare councillor has said rural dwellers should be excused from drink-driving.

Fianna Fáil Councillor Flan Garvey said people who visit pubs as their only social outlet are familiar with local roads and drive more carefully and slowly, especially when they have had a few drinks.

The elected local authority member has appealed for a "special understanding" to be shown.

He insists he does not condone drink-driving, but wants allowances made for certain people, such as those who live alone, and who would travel just a few miles to the pub once or twice a week.

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PaulM · 05-01-2006, 22:39

I saw that. I hope that one gets dismissed very quickly. Drink driving on rural roads, which are generally badly lit. And allowed to do it.....

Derek Wheeler · 05-01-2006, 22:50

Don't be surprised if the next thing he asks for is the reopening of the west Clare railway to take them all home after a feed of drink.

"A rural railway for rural people".

Despite our advancements, we still have the same old parish church politics alive and well in Ireland.

Mark Hennessy · 05-01-2006, 22:53

I was disgusted to read that, especially in light of tonights prime time which focused on the carnage on the raods.

PaulM · 06-01-2006, 10:07

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Originally Posted by markh

I was disgusted to read that, especially in light of tonights prime time which focused on the carnage on the raods.

That's what I thought. All these TV adds warning about 1 drink and a councillor saying. "Ah go on, they're good drivers."

When I was in a remote-ish pub in Wexford I saw two guys who could barely walk getting into seperate cars and driving. These are the people who "should be allowed" to drink and drive??? I was well "happy" that night and these guys were way worse.

MrX · 07-01-2006, 15:23

The pubs make a bloody fortune out of these guys. The least they could do is run a minibus in return for their loyal custom.

Even if groups of pubs could run a service they could drop punters off at their doors safely.

I would hold the VFI members responsible for getting drunk customers home safely at night. Afterall, they get them drunk in the first place!

They should take some responsibility for the consequences.

07-01-2006, 15:23	#6
MrX Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 585	The pubs make a bloody fortune out of these guys. The least they could do is run a minibus in return for their loyal custom. Even if groups of pubs could run a service they could drop punters off at their doors safely. I would hold the VFI members responsible for getting drunk customers home safely at night. Afterall, they get them drunk in the first place! They should take some responsibility for the consequences. Last edited by MrX : 07-01-2006 at 15:27.

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05-01-2006, 22:39	#2
PaulM Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 826	I saw that. I hope that one gets dismissed very quickly. Drink driving on rural roads, which are generally badly lit. And allowed to do it.....

05-01-2006, 22:50	#3
Derek Wheeler Registered user Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kildare Posts: 1,555	Don't be surprised if the next thing he asks for is the reopening of the west Clare railway to take them all home after a feed of drink. "A rural railway for rural people". Despite our advancements, we still have the same old parish church politics alive and well in Ireland.

05-01-2006, 22:53	#4
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	I was disgusted to read that, especially in light of tonights prime time which focused on the carnage on the raods.