Co Kildare father to 14 children is sentenced to prison today in Naas Court

A Co Kildare great -grandfather has been sentenced to prison after being found with his van in 'the middle of the road', while under a 10years ban.

Detective James Young outlined at Naas District Court today how the accused, who separated with his wife after 35 years of marriage, has 47 benchwarrants and was facing a charge of no insurance and Section 13, failing to appear.

The court heard how the accused, a father to 14 children,  had a mattress in the back of his Citroen van.

Defence Timmy Kennelly outlined that the accused was sleeping in the van, outside his daughter's house.

Detective Young objected to bail on the basis that he believed that the accused would not appear.

Judge Desmond Zaidan refused bail, ordering the accused to be remanded in custody, to appear again at Naas District Court, on June 1.