Colm Keaveney drug driving case hears evidence from a member of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety
The former Labour TD, who was present in court, has been charged with driving with cocaine in his system
District Court
Minister signs order closing penalty points loophole
Minister says drivers who reach penalty point threshold will now ‘always face the appropriate penalty’
Eighth man in court linked to fatal assault of Quham Babatunde in Dublin’s city centre
Bruno Tache (20) charged with in connection with stabbing in Anne Street South in February.
Judge at centre of controversy over 24-hour driving disqualification orders is no stranger to making headlines
Judge at centre of controversy over 24-hour driving disqualification orders is known for tough treatment of speeding offenders
Judge Marie Quirke obituary: District Court judge who treated everyone the same
She wore her legal expertise lightly and dealt with everyone who appeared before her with courtesy, common sense and good humour
Legislative pantomime to fix penalty points loophole is not as absurd as it seems
Government has no record of number of ancillary disqualifications given in lieu of penalty points
Two men charged over €2m Co Louth drug seizure refused bail
Both men arrested following Garda intelligence-led surveillance operation targeting transnational criminal organisation
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes disqualified from driving for two years after failed appeal
Five-time All-Ireland winner was clocked driving 155km/h and overtaking nine cars
Blarney Castle owner given permission to challenge drink-driving and dangerous driving convictions
Charles Colthrust is seeking judicial review of the convictions handed down at Fermoy District Court
New system for appointing judges is an ‘important safeguard’ for judicial independence – Chief Justice
Commission of judges and lay members to begin public work this week
Loophole used by some drivers to avoid penalty points due to be closed by end of month
Number of motorists were allowed to get 24-hour disqualifications instead of endorsements on their licence
Woman avoids penalty points for second time through 24-hour driving disqualification
Woman has avoided penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone when driving
Businessman involved in Delgany standoff granted bail
Brian McDonagh directed to appear before Bray Court again on March 13th
A day at a District Court: More than 40% of Garda time is taken up by ‘drunken fools’
‘Seriously – come on,’ judge tells burglar who stole laundry pods but admits to Co Kildare court he does not know how to use a washing machine
‘She chose drugs over me’: Mother pleads guilty to ill-treatment of children
Woman’s daughter says she began to self-harm at the age of eight and later attempted suicide
Man faces trial for allegedly having more than 300 child sexual abuse images
Judge restrains identification of accused to protect his young child
Man spared jail over assaulting Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman
Karl Ronan (45) previously pleaded guilty to the attack while the TD was conducting an election canvass in Dublin
Dutch master charged with fishing offences off Irish coast
William Van Der Boon faces trial over alleged breach of European Union fishing regulations
Judge refuses to impose ‘unfair’ conviction on man for carrying goods on e-scooter
Defence solicitor said Irish people may not be aware of the law change
Women to face trial for refusing to enter quarantine on return from Dubai during Covid-19 pandemic
Dubliners Kirstie McGrath (33) and Niamh Mulreany (28) travelled to UAE to undergo cosmetic surgery but ultimately did not
Hurler Kyle Hayes to find out next month if suspended jail sentence will be activated
Limerick man (26) spared prison after violent disorder conviction but was later found guilty of dangerous driving
Catriona Carey sent forward for trial on money laundering charges
Financial adviser and co-defendants Paddy Maher and John Steadmond to appear before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in March
Man remanded in custody after assault on four people at Catholic college in Maynooth
Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered remand to medical wing of Cloverhill Prison to secure help for accused
Man avoids jail sentence for ‘intimidating’ Michael Healy-Rae during protest
Court told Dean Hickson (22) completed restorative justice scheme and never wants to attend another protest
Man accused of attacking partner threatened to ‘ruin her reputation’ on social media, court hears
Man arrested on Friday after alleged incident had threatened to post personal information about woman in couple’s home country
Soldier pleads guilty to having cocaine for sale or supply at Collins Barracks in Cork
Shane Scanlon (34) admitted to money laundering in respect of found €2,250 at his home in Cobh and €1,100 at the barracks
Court orders family to remove attic room windows deemed ‘out of character’ with the area
Dublin City Council (DCC) prosecuted Carolyn Brennan of Phibsborough Road after she changed the roof of her family home in 2020 and battled to be granted retention
Man to be sent forward for trial in connection with alleged stabbing of two pigs at Thornton Hall site
Darren Jackson ordered to stay away from international protection sites
Mother whose son attended school nine times this year says expecting him in bed before midnight is ridiculous, court hears
Tusla official says he received text from boy’s mother saying view child should go to bed before midnight ‘ridiculous’
Man pleads guilty to careless driving causing ‘serious bodily harm’ to father of rugby player Conor Murray
Gerry Murray suffered a brain bleed following the crash, was placed in an induced coma and continues to suffer a number of ongoing medical issues
Cork dog breeder condemned by judge for obstructing vet after seizure of neglected dog
Eily O’Callaghan (56) and sons Michael (25) and Thomas (24) barricaded council inspector in their yard
Boy (16) barred from using bicycles, e-scooters or ‘anything on wheels’ as he is accused of supplying cocaine
Teen charged with possessing cocaine and for sale or supply at Royal Canal Greenway on Friday
Donegal barrister seeking firearms licence told to undertake anger management course
Barrister Alexander Smyth also required to read How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Barrister received ‘unfair hearing’ from ‘hostile’ District Court judge in driving offence case
Mr Justice Garrett Simons agrees to overturn conviction and €120 fine imposed
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