The Cabinet has approved new laws that will ban all those caught drink-driving from the roads.

Currently first time offenders do not get disqualified.

They are allowed back on the road after they pay a fine and get three penalty points.

The Transport Minister says this sends out the wrong road safety message.

Shane Ross says he hopes to pass the legislation quickly and has appealed to TDs and Senators in the Dáil and Seanad not to amend it.