Naas Court hears machine operator get 4 years driving ban

A machine operator based in Co Kildare  has been banned from driving for four years at Naas District Court.

Evidence was heard how the accused was stopped at a checkpoint on March 24, 2017, and 'there was a strong smell of cannabis.'

Defence Solicitor, Cairbre Finan said that the accused is a 'decent man' who trains young children in Gaelic and Soccer.

The court heard how he  nolonger takes cannabis.

Defence said that a disqualification will have a 'significant effect on him' and that 'he won't be able to get to work.'

Mr Finan asked that the accused get a six months postponement.

Judge Desmond Zaidan agreed to the postponement for six months.

He said: "If he is convicted for drink driving, he will lose his freedom."

Judge Zaidan warned: "If he is convicted for drink driving during this time, he will lose his freedom."

He has been banned from driving for four years, to come into effect on March 1, 2019.