Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3026Speeding (fixed charge offence) · Co. Kildare · 1 Nov 2023

High Court rules District Court judge wrong to refuse conviction of 34 speeding drivers in Kildare

The High Court ruled that District Court Judge Andrew Cody was wrong in law and in breach of fair procedures when he refused to convict 34 drivers speeding in a 60km/h zone at Clogheen, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, finding his approach 'manifestly inappropriate'. The DPP's judicial review was upheld, but none of the 34 drivers will be convicted or receive penalty points.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe lead case involved a motorist detected driving 75km/h in a 60km/h zone in November 2023 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenCody was sitting at Laois District Court on 19 December 2025 (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe law relating to fixed charge offences required five penalty points to be applied (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNone of the 34 drivers will be convicted or receive penalty points (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCody dismissed complaints for 34 offences and entered convictions in six others (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Judge’s refusal to convict 34 speeding drivers was wrong, High Court rules

    High Court judgment upholding the DPP's judicial review of Judge Cody's refusal to convict 34 speeding drivers, finding his approach wrong in law and a breach of fair procedures.

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