Some lad in his 50s living in Offaly on a learner license 
What a useless bastard
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Is there anyone in FF not trying to topple Martin 
Youād be embarrassed to be a FF TD who hasnāt had a go at him at this stage
Fianna Failās finesht.
A lot of people of that era would never have done a test I think.
A lot of people were given driving licenses at one stage alright but I donāt know anybody of that age still on a learnerās permit
I havenāt had a chance to check the papers this morning, or elsewhere online. But drink driving is a complete no no in this day and age, and Iād say this story will stick around for a few days. I donāt think he was too far over the limit, but it hardly mitigates it. Martin might again wait to see what way the wind is blowing and Cowen might end up resigning āfor the good of the party and to ensure thereās no distractions as the government needs to get down to workā.
this is Fianna Fail. Thereāll be a look over here story about a Shinner or another lesser minister and heāll ride it out
Remember that Celtic Tiger era FF minister Jim McDaid? He drunk drove up the wrong side of the N/M11 after being at Leopardstown races or something. Do I have that right?
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He might resign to assist Big Jim in rebuilding the party from the grassroots.
If Martin is saying he didnāt know about it (which I donāt see as credible), heās basically declaring himself as not having a handle on whatās going on in his party and as leader thatās a problem. Heās created a rock and a hard place for himself.
I just looked up the story there and yes, yes you have it right. McDowell was quick about circling the wagons
However, he pointed out that other politicians who had been found drink-driving in the past had not resigned. āJim McDaid isnāt the first member of DĆ”il Ćireann to find himself in these circumstances,ā he said. āIf you look across the benches in the House, itās not unprecedented, it hasnāt lead to a resignation in the past.ā
He drove up the wrong side of a motorway, a truck driver drove in front of him and stopped him and took the keys off him 
In fairness, we all partied
Just checked and Martin says heās disappointed he only found out yesterday but thinks Cowenās remorse is genuine.
The political commentators will be able over Cowan I suspect, your Alison OāConnorss, your Fionan Sheehansss, and an assortment of political junkies/nerds/anoraks
Iād say zero chance Cowan would resign or at least if he gets the bullet he will bring everyone with him
Weāll see what comes out on the radio shows on rte and newstalk tomorrow
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What was an Offaly man doing at an all Ireland football final?
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Cowen has a hide as thick as his sibling had when he was Minister for Finance and Taoiseach - Cowen Jnr is going nowhere.
Half time entertainment
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Drinking a few pints by the look of things.
If you take what he says at face value then he was desperately unlucky to still be over the limit.
Two pints, at least 2 hours previous, and he had a meal afterwards as well. For a big framed fella like him to still blow over the limit after getting back to the station is surprising.
