Search Results for 'District Court'
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Judge offers impassioned support for rural gardaí
A judge made an impassioned plea for the retention of rural Garda stations, after it was revealed a country garda foiled a burglary in a 93-year-old woman’s home by noticing a badly parked car.
Man’s car seized while driving pregnant wife to hospital for birth
A 19-year-old man, who was bringing his wife to hospital to give birth, was stopped by gardaí along the way and his car seized for having no tax, insurance, or NCT.
Teens accused of €62k ‘ordered arson’ all refused jurisdiction
Three youths who allegedly tried to burn out a local businessman and his family in order to continue drug dealing in front of his premises were all told this week (April 23) that the accusations were so serious they could not be heard in the District Court.
Former Bower girl becomes State’s youngest judge
Athlone solicitor Gráinne O’Neill (42) has become the youngest judge in the State after her appointment to the District Court panel this week (April 16).
Judge blames agencies for street fighter’s unemployment
A judge railed against State agencies set up to help find people employment during a case where the defendant complained against the difficulties of getting back into employment or training.
Court decision could increase speeding around Mullingar
A judge has adjourned all cases relating to speed van summonses in his district until after a senior Garda review brought to light by a Prime Time report earlier this week is published.
Court decision could increase speeding around Athlone
A judge has adjourned all cases relating to speed van summonses in his district until after a senior Garda review brought to light by a Prime Time report earlier this week is published.
