Minister Barry Cowen has told the Dáil his drink driving ban in 2016 was a "stupid, stupid mistake".
The Minister said it's something that never happened before then and hasn't happened since.
He also admitted to another offence 14 years ago where he was fined for not displaying a tax disc.
Minister Cowen apologised to the Dáil and said he will now invest his full energy in his work as a minister - press PLAY
