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Should Barry Cowen step down from his Ministerial role?

  Minister Cowen was put off the road for three months in 2016 for drink driving while on a learner's permit - something he didn't tell party leader Micheál Martin about. Michael Martin appeared to attempt to out the issue to bed yesterday – saying “justice was meted out” it has since emerged that Mr Cowen also appeared before Dublin District Court in June 2016 on a speeding charge. He was fined €200 for breaking the special 60kmh limit at Palmerstown in Dublin in July 2015. What do you think? Has justice been served? Or do you think – as many are calling for – that he should step down from his Ministerial role? Clare hears from listeners. Photo: Rollingnews.ie Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'. see more