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Case No. 21459Drink driving · Co. Donegal · 21 Jul 2021

Donegal Town man disqualified for drink driving after arrest ruled lawful

On 21 July 2021 a vehicle driven by Martin Treacy (60) of Donegal Town was stopped at Tullygallan, Donegal, and he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. At a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court on a Monday, reported on 18 April 2023, three garda witnesses gave evidence and the judge ruled the arrest and detention lawful. A later breath reading of 67 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath was recorded, and Treacy was convicted of drink driving, fined €300 and disqualified from driving for three years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Martin Treacy (60) of Donegal Town was charged with drink driving.
Where
His vehicle was stopped at Tullygallan, Donegal.
When
The vehicle was stopped on 21 July 2021.
Cause
A later breath reading showed 67 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
Investigation
  • Three garda witnesses gave evidence about the arrest and detention, including a report about a van on the N15 and the defendant's manner and slurred speech.
  • The judge was satisfied that the garda formed the opinion that the defendant was driving under the influence from his observations, not from a direct question.
In court
  • The case was heard at a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court on a Monday, reported on 18 April 2023.
  • The judge ruled that the arrest and detention were lawful.
Charges
The defendant was convicted of drink driving under sections 4(4)(a) and 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2010.
Sentence
  • The defendant was fined €300, with recognisance fixed in the event of default.
  • The defendant was disqualified from driving for three years and had his licence endorsed.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe defendant's vehicle was stopped at Tullygallan, Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe vehicle was stopped on 21 July 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeA later breath reading showed 67 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA garda testified about the lead-up to the arrest, including a report about a van on the N15 and the defendant's manner and slurred speech. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was convicted of a drink driving charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court on a Monday. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge was satisfied that the garda formed the opinion from his observations and not the direct question. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was fined €300 on the drink driving charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was disqualified from driving for three years and had his licence endorsed. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Apr2023
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Arrest was lawful in drink driving case says Judge

    Reports the District Court conviction, fine and three-year disqualification for drink driving, and the judge's ruling that the arrest and detention were lawful. No existing case covers this incident.

    convicted, Martin Treacy, 60, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Treacy