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Case No. 22024Dangerous driving (11 counts) · Co. Meath · 11 Aug 2022

Garda Nicola Houlihan charged with 11 counts of dangerous driving in Meath

Nicola Houlihan, a serving Garda, was charged with 11 counts of dangerous driving committed on 11 August 2022 on the N2 and through various locations in County Meath ending in Ashbourne. Her case was first heard at Trim District Court on 7 March 2023, where it was adjourned to 4 April 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNicola Houlihan is a member of An Garda Síochána (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offences occurred on the N2 and through various locations in Meath ending in Ashbourne (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on 11 August 2022 (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of 11 counts of dangerous driving (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was first heard at Trim District Court on Tuesday 7 March 2023 (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not present at the hearing (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtShe submitted a sick cert explaining her absence which was accepted by the State (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtShe has not yet indicated a plea (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe presiding judge adjourned the matter to 4 April 2023 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda charged with 11 counts of dangerous driving on same day

    First court hearing at Trim District Court; accused absent on sick cert; case adjourned to 4 April 2023 for plea or hearing date.

    accused, Nicola Houlihan, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nicola Houlihan