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Case No. 6089Driving under the influence of cocaine · Co. Galway · 12 Jun 2023

Former TD accused of driving under influence of cocaine withdraws from local elections

Colm Keaveney, a 53-year-old man and former TD, is accused of driving a vehicle under the influence of cocaine at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway, on June 12, 2023. The case first came before the courts in January and again the week before the April 16, 2024 report, and he was not in court for either brief hearing. The report also said he had told Fianna Fáil he is withdrawing from the local elections and will not contest them. The case is next due before Tuam District Court on June 11 for a plea or a date for hearing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Colm Keaveney, a 53-year-old man, is before the courts charged with driving under the influence of cocaine.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway.
When
The alleged offence took place on June 12, 2023.
Cause
It is alleged that he drove with cocaine in his system and that the drug's concentration in his blood was above the legal threshold.
Charges
The charge is brought under the Road Traffic Act 2010.
In court
  • The case came before the courts in January and again the week before the April 16, 2024 report.
  • Keaveney was not in court for either of the two brief hearings.
  • The matter is due before Tuam District Court on June 11 for a plea or a date for hearing.
Other details
Keaveney, a former Labour and Fianna Fáil TD and a sitting Galway County Council councillor, has told Fianna Fáil that he is withdrawing from the local elections and will not contest them.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatColm Keaveney is before the courts on a charge of driving under the influence of cocaine. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence happened at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on June 12, 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged he drove a vehicle with cocaine in his system and that the drug's concentration in his blood was above the legal threshold, contrary to the Road Traffic Act of 2010. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case came before the courts initially in January and again the week before the article. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not in court for either of the two brief hearings. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe matter is due before Tuam District Court on June 11 for a plea or a date for hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKeaveney has told Fianna Fáil that he is withdrawing from the local elections. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKeaveney will not be contesting the local elections. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Former TD facing cocaine driving charge withdraws from local elections

    Reports that the accused former TD has withdrawn from the local elections and gives details of the alleged drug driving offence and the court dates.

    accused, Colm Keaveney, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Keaveney