Man with 31 previous convictions is caught driving while banned in Naas

A man who was caught driving while disqualified with 31 previous convictions appeared at Naas District Court.

The 31-year-old Co Cavan man was charged with no insurance, driving without a driving licence and failing to produce insurance, at South Main Sreet, Naas, on February 20, 2015.

The accused, who appeared in court, with his partner, denied that he stopped by a Garda in Naas. He claimed that he was with his partner in Killybegs, Co Donegal, at the time.

However he said that he did not have booking evidence and that the hotel is since being restored or closed down.

In court, the Garda who stopped the defendant said that he is 200% sure that he stopped the accused at Main Street, Naas, on February 20, 2015.

Evidence was given that the accused had 31 previous convictions, including giving a false name and address on 2014, 2015 and 2016.

He was also charged with no insurance and driving without a licence.  Also he has previous for drunken driving.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused is sentenced to five months in custody for not having insurance.

He was disqualified from driving for six years, not having a driving licence landed him a €600 fine, failing to produce insurance was taken into consideration and failing to produce a driving licence was taken into consideration.

The accused is remanded on continuing bail to appear for sentencing on January 25, so that he can transport his girlfriend back to Cavan and get his affairs in order.