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Case No. 6709Drug driving (cocaine in system) · Co. Galway · 12 Jun 2023

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

Former TD Colm Keaveney, a 53-year-old man, is accused of driving with cocaine in his system on June 12, 2023, at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway. He faces one count under the Road Traffic Act 2010, and it is alleged that the benzoylecgonine concentration in his blood was above the legal threshold. The case first came before Tuam District Court in January 2024, when Mr Keaveney was not present and the defence requested statements. The case was then adjourned to April 9th, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Former TD Colm Keaveney, a 53-year-old man, is accused of driving under the influence of cocaine.
Where
The alleged offence happened at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway.
When
The alleged offence happened on June 12, 2023.
Charges
  • He faces one count of driving with cocaine in his system.
  • It is alleged that the benzoylecgonine concentration in his blood was above the legal threshold under the Road Traffic Act 2010.
In court
  • The case first came before Tuam District Court on a Tuesday morning in January 2024.
  • The defence said this was the first time the case was before the courts.
  • The defence requested an order for statements, which the judge granted.
  • The case was adjourned to April 9th.
Other details
  • Mr Keaveney was not in court for the brief hearing.
  • He is a former Labour and Fianna Fáil TD and is currently a councillor on Galway County Council.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFormer TD Colm Keaveney is accused of driving under the influence of cocaine. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence happened at Cummer in Tuam, Co Galway. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence happened on June 12th of the previous year. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe faces one count of driving with cocaine in his system. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeIt is alleged the concentration of benzoylecgonine in his blood was above the legal threshold under the Road Traffic Act of 2010. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case came before Tuam District Court on a Tuesday morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case against the 53-year-old was adjourned to April 9th. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe defence said this was the first time the case was before the courts. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe defence requested an order for statements, which the judge granted. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Keaveney was not in court for the brief hearing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Keaveney is a former Labour and Fianna Fáil TD who is currently a councillor on Galway County Council. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Former TD Colm Keaveney accused of driving under influence of cocaine

    First court appearance of the case at Tuam District Court; Mr Keaveney was not present; defence requested statements and the matter was adjourned to April 9th.

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