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Case No. 9163Possession of a false document and driving without insurance · Co. Laois · 11 May 2026

Asylum seeker pleads guilty to fake Belgian licence and no insurance in Laois

Ayyoub Ismaeel, a 26-year-old man who told his solicitor he is an asylum seeker from Jordan, was stopped by gardaí while driving a Toyota Prius at Dublin Road, Ballyroan, County Laois, on 11 May 2026. Gardaí said he produced a fake Belgian driving licence when stopped and admitted using a false document when questioned. At Portlaoise District Court, reported on 9 June 2026, he pleaded guilty to having a false Belgian licence and to having no insurance, and the judge ordered a probation report and a community service suitability assessment. No sentence was imposed, and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 28 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Ayyoub Ismaeel, a 26-year-old man, was driving a Toyota Prius when gardaí stopped him.
Where
The offences took place at Dublin Road, Ballyroan, County Laois.
When
The offences took place on 11 May 2026.
Investigation
He produced a fake Belgian driving licence when stopped and admitted to gardaí that he had used a false document.
Charges
He pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court to having a false Belgian licence and to having no insurance.
In court
  • Legal aid was granted, and the judge ordered a probation report and a community service suitability assessment.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 28 September.
Sentence
No sentence was imposed at the sitting reported on 9 June 2026.
Other details
  • He held a valid Irish learner permit, and his solicitor said he has booked a driving test.
  • He has one previous conviction for possession of knives and other articles.
  • He told his solicitor he is an asylum seeker from Jordan.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused was driving a Toyota Prius when stopped by gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at Dublin Road, Ballyroan. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences took place on 11 May 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationHe produced a fake Belgian licence when stopped and admitted using a false document when questioned by gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to having a false Belgian licence and to having no insurance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation report and a community service suitability assessment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 28 September. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe held a valid Irish learner permit. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had one previous conviction for possession of knives and other articles. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe told his solicitor he is an asylum seeker from Jordan. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he has booked a driving test. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jun2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Learner permit holder produced fake licence to Laois Gardaí

    Court report of guilty pleas at Portlaoise District Court. No sentence was imposed; the case was adjourned after a probation report and community service assessment were ordered.

    accused, Ayyoub Ismaeel, 26, male, namedAyyoub Ismaeel