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Case No. 6079Driving under the influence of an intoxicant (Road Traffic Act 2010) · Co. Dublin · 13 Jan 2023

Former EirGrid chief Mark Foley faces court over driving charge

Former EirGrid chief executive Mark Foley, a man, was charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant under the Road Traffic Act 2010, over an alleged offence on 13 January 2023 at Anglesea Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The case had been ongoing for 16 months when he stepped down as chief executive on Monday. His case was before Dún Laoghaire District Court on Tuesday. It is due in court again on 22 October.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Former EirGrid chief executive Mark Foley faces court proceedings for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Anglesea Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
When
The alleged offence took place on 13 January 2023.
Charges
Mark Foley was charged under the Road Traffic Act 2010, an allegation that has not been proven.
In court
  • The case was before Dún Laoghaire District Court on Tuesday.
  • The case is due again in court on 22 October.
Sentence
A summary conviction for the offence carries a fine of up to €5,000, up to six months' imprisonment, or both.
Other details
  • The case had been ongoing for 16 months before Mark Foley stepped down as EirGrid chief executive on Monday.
  • EirGrid did not mention the case when thanking Mark Foley, saying he had decided to retire.
  • It remains unclear when EirGrid was notified of the charge.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFormer EirGrid chief Mark Foley is facing court proceedings for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence was at Anglesea Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe date of the alleged offence was 13 January 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe faces a charge under the Road Traffic Act of 2010. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was before Dún Laoghaire District Court on Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case is due in court for hearing on 22 October. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA summary conviction for the offence carries a fine up to €5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months or both. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMark Foley stepped down as EirGrid chief executive on Monday. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Apr2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Ex-EirGrid chief faces court action over ‘driving under influence of intoxicant’

    Reports the charge against Mark Foley, who stepped down as EirGrid chief executive, and gives the court dates and the date of the alleged offence.

    accused, Mark Foley, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Foley