The Taoiseach says he is "disappointed" that he only found out yesterday about a drink-driving ban served by Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.
Mr Cowen was stopped at a garda checkpoint in 2016 on his way home to Offaly after he attended the All-Ireland Football final in Dublin.
Media reports said that Mr Cowen was found to be over the limit and received a €200 fine and was disqualified from driving for three months.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he was only made aware of the issue yesterday afternoon.
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He has spoken to Minister Cowen and accepted his apology, but says he is disappointed he didn't learn about it sooner.
