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Case No. 16713Driving while disqualified · Co. Donegal · 21 Apr 2024

Donegal man caught driving while disqualified appears in Ballyshannon court

A man, Kevin Dunleavy, was stopped by gardaí at 9.03pm on 21 April 2024 in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, while allegedly driving during a driving ban. Officers were concerned about the details he first gave, and it was established that he was a disqualified driver. He appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Ballyshannon District Court, where he pleaded guilty, and the judge remanded him on continuing bail and adjourned the case to 6 September 2024 for finalisation. The latest reported development is that adjournment, with a community service assessment also ordered.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man, Kevin Dunleavy, was caught driving while disqualified.
Where
Dunleavy was caught driving in Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
When
Gardaí stopped Dunleavy at 9.03pm on 21 April 2024.
Cause
Dunleavy was allegedly driving while serving a driving ban.
Investigation
Officers were concerned about the details Dunleavy first gave, and it was established that he was a disqualified driver.
In court
  • Dunleavy appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Ballyshannon District Court and pleaded guilty, and his solicitor came on record for him.
  • Judge Murphy remanded Dunleavy on continuing bail and adjourned the case to 6 September 2024 for finalisation.
  • One report says Judge Murphy remanded him on bail for a community service assessment.
Other details
  • Dunleavy has 128 previous convictions and was previously convicted of coercive control, described as the first such conviction in Ireland.
  • Dunleavy was given a seven-year driving ban at Dungloe District Court in 2019.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereDunleavy was caught driving in Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenDunleavy was stopped by gardaí at 9.03pm on 21 April 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeDunleavy was driving while he was serving a driving ban. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationOfficers were concerned about the details Dunleavy first gave, and it was established that he was a disqualified driver. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtDunleavy appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Ballyshannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtDunleavy pleaded guilty, and his solicitor came on record for him. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Murphy remanded Dunleavy on continuing bail and adjourned the case to 6 September 2024 for finalisation. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDunleavy has 128 previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDunleavy was given a seven-year driving ban at Dungloe District Court in 2019. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jul2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man jailed for coercive control has 'one of the worst driving records'

    Court report on the appearance and guilty plea. Adds Dunleavy's age, home area, the stop time, the disqualification and the adjournment to 6 September 2024. Judge Murphy remanded him on bail for a community service assessment.

    accused, Kevin Dunleavy, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Dunleavy