NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 8 May, 2015
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Road Traffic Prosecutions
FORGETTING to pay a fixed charge notice resulted in a fine for a driver. Patrick Power, with an address at Moylan House, Kilmoylan, Kilmacthomas, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 76 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The accused, who attended last week’s court, told Judge Terence Finn that he received the fixed charge notice, but forgot to pay it.
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Case adjourned to monitor woman’s behaviour A WOMAN found in possession of amphetamine had her case adjourned to monitor her behaviour. Simone Whelan (24) with an address at 44 Town Court, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being in possession of amphetamine (MDMA) for her own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Dungarvan Garda Station,
on 4th August, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí observed the accused on the night in question walking along O’Connell Street. “She was acting in a suspicious manner and Gardaí approached her,” said Insp. Nolan. “They wanted to search her under the Misuse of
Drugs Act, but she became argumentative. The accused agreed to come to the Garda Station for a search.” He said the accused was found in possession of a substance in a bag. After analysis, the substance was confirmed as MDMA, with a value of approximately €100. “The accused was cooperative, despite her initial
objections,” Insp. Nolan said. “She has no previous convictions,” he added. Solicitor David Burke said his client has two children and is expecting her third child. Judge Finn noted the accused has no previous convictions and adjourned the case to 25th November, 2015, to see how she behaves.
Man admitted part in theft of fabricated steel A MAN who admitted his part in the theft of fabricated steel from a local business was fined last week. Edward Cash (42) with an address at 3 Irishtown Heights, New Ross, Wexford, pleaded guilty to theft from Radley’s Engineering, Dungarvan, on 26th April, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan
District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí received a call about a theft from Radley’s Engineering. “A vehicle came into the yard of Radley’s Engineering, took the fabricated steel and left. Gardaí found the vehicle further down the road with a flat tyre and three males standing beside it,” said Insp.
Nolan. He said one of the males was the accused, while the other two have already been dealt with through the court process. The accused has 72 previous convictions, three of which relate to similar offences of theft. Solicitor David Burke said his client’s case was
delayed due to ill health. “My client is anxious to wipe the slate clean. He made a confession to the Gardaí on the day and the property was returned,” said Mr. Burke. He said his client is the father of four children. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €300 fine for the theft offence.
Drugs possession charge struck out A WOMAN who made a donation to the court poor box had a drugs possession charge struck out. Sarah Aldridge (28) with an address at Knockacaharna, Ballinamult, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis for her own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at her home on 5th June, 2012.
The case was adjourned to allow the accused to gather €200 for the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke informed Judge Terence Finn that the donation has been paid. Judge Finn struck out the charge.
A DRIVER was fined last week for exceeding a special speed limit. Kieran Fitzgerald, with an address at 39 Beechlawn, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was recorded travelling at 109 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The accused, who has no previous convictions, attended court last week and informed Judge Terence Finn that he received the fixed penalty notice, but failed to pay it on time. A MOTORIST who admitted speeding will have the charge struck out if she makes a donation to the court poor box. Barbara Muller, with an address at Badger’s Cottage, Kilmeaden, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at 76 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The accused, who attended last week’s Dungarvan District Court, told Judge Terence Finn that she never received any fixed charge notice. The case was adjourned to 24th June, 2015, to allow the accused gather a €200 donation for the court poor box. A DRIVER who did not pay a fixed charge notice on time was fined last week. Grzegorz Pasterozyk with an address at 20 Botharin na Mhuilleann, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 76 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on
26th September, 2014. The accused, who attended court, told Judge Terence Finn that the deadline had passed before he had the money to pay the fine. Judge Finn handed down a €200 fine. A DONATION to the court poor box resulted in a speeding fine being struck out. Kevin Kiely, with an address at Preghane House, Kinsale, Cork, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 74 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the accused told Judge Terence Finn that he never received the fixed charge notice. A donation of €200 was made by the accused to the court poor box and the charge was struck out. A DRIVER who failed to pay a fixed charge notice was fined last week. Tony McCleane-Fay, with an address at 22 Gratten Hill, St. Luke’s, Cork, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 87 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. A DONATION to the court poor box resulted in a speeding charge being struck out. Kevin Whelan, with an address at Carriglea, Dungarvan, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 76 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The accused, who attended last week’s Dungarvan District Court, told Judge Terence Finn that he was out of the jurisdiction for a period of time and when he returned, it was too late to pay it. The accused has no previous convictions. A €200 donation was made by the accused to the court poor box and the charge was struck out. A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. Eugene Fitzgerald, with an address at Luffany, Mooncoin, Kilkenny, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued
after his vehicle was detected travelling at 86 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. A FINE was imposed on a vehicle owner who failed to pay a fixed charge notice for a road traffic offence. Patricia Moloney, with an address at The Cottage, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at 70 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. A DRIVER who was nominated for a speeding offence had his case adjourned to make a donation to the court poor box. Adrian Hayes (39) with an address at Ardagh East, Rosscarbery, Cork, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 72 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. Judge Terence Finn was told at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that the registered owner of the vehicle nominated the accused as the driver on the day. The accused, who was in court, said he did not receive any fixed charge notice. The case was adjourned to 22nd July, 2015, to allow the accused to make a €200 donation to the court poor box. A DRIVER was fined last week in relation to a speeding offence. William Devereux, with an address at Ballinamona, Old Parish, Dungarvan, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 75 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2014. The court heard that the registered owner of the vehicle nominated the accused as the driver on the date in question. The accused, who attended court, told Judge Terence Finn that the fixed charge notice was received, but was never paid.