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Case No. 5696Drug driving · Co. Galway · 12 Jun 2023

Former TD Colm Keaveney accused of driving with cocaine in his system appears in court

Colm Keaveney, a 53-year-old man and former Labour and Fianna Fáil TD, is accused of driving with cocaine in his system on 12 June 2023 at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway. It is alleged that the concentration of benzoylecgonine in his blood was above the legal threshold. He appeared before Tuam District Court on 11 June 2024, where his solicitor said there was a legal issue in the matter. Judge Faughnan adjourned the case to 10 September 2024.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court12 Jun
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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Colm Keaveney, a 53-year-old man, is accused of driving with cocaine in his system.
Where
The alleged offence happened at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway.
When
The alleged offence happened on 12 June 2023.
Charges
  • Keaveney faces one count of driving with cocaine in his system; some reports describe the charge as driving under the influence of cocaine.
  • It is alleged that the concentration of benzoylecgonine in his blood was above the legal threshold.
In court
  • Keaveney appeared before Tuam District Court on 11 June 2024.
  • Judge Faughnan adjourned the case to 10 September 2024.
Other details
  • His solicitor said there was a legal issue in the matter.
  • Keaveney is a former Labour and Fianna Fáil TD and was a Galway County Council councillor for the past five years.
  • He did not seek re-election to Galway County Council at the weekend before the court appearance.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence happened at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence happened on June 12 last year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeKeaveney faces one count of driving with cocaine in his system. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged the concentration of benzoylecgonine in his blood was above the legal threshold. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtColm Keaveney appeared before Tuam District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Faughnan adjourned the case to 10 September. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said there was a legal issue in the matter. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKeaveney is a former Labour and Fianna Fáil TD who was a Galway County Council councillor for the past five years. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jun2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Former TD accused of driving under the influence of cocaine appears in court

    Court appearance on 11 June 2024 at Tuam District Court; the case was adjourned to 10 September. The article gives the alleged date as June 12 last year.

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