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Case No. 15254Parking offence (double yellow lines) · Co. Limerick · 10 May 2024

Ice cream van fined for parking on double yellow lines in Mungret

On Friday 10 May 2024, an ice-cream van was parked on double yellow lines at Mungret Park in Mungret, Limerick, after a local resident complained. Gardaí observed the van, and a fixed charge penalty notice was issued that remained unpaid. Leanne Moran, 32, of Knockatanna, Caherconlish, did not appear at Limerick District Court when the matter was called, and Judge Patricia Harney fined her €150. The fine was reported on 10 December 2024, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Dec
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The case concerns a parking offence on double yellow lines involving an ice-cream van, which reports say is not a Section 99 matter.
Where
The van was parked at Mungret Park, though the judge's order gives the location as Dromdarrig, Mungret.
When
  • The van was parked on Friday, 10 May 2024.
  • The fine was reported on 10 December 2024.
Cause
The parking was reported after a complaint from a local resident.
Investigation
Gardaí observed the ice-cream van parked on double yellow lines at a public amenity.
Charges
A fixed charge penalty notice was issued and remains unpaid.
In court
Leanne Moran, 32, made no appearance when the matter was called at Limerick District Court.
Sentence
Judge Patricia Harney fined Leanne Moran €150.
Other details
Reports describe Leanne Moran as an ice-cream van proprietor, of Knockatanna, Caherconlish.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman was up in court over a parking offence that was not a Section 99 matter. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereAn ice-cream van was parked on double yellow lines at Mungret Park. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe parking was at Dromdarrig, Mungret, according to the judge's order. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence concerned a van parked on Friday, May 10, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí observed the ice-cream van parked on double yellow lines at a public amenity. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe parking was reported after a complaint from a local resident in Mungret. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeA fixed charge penalty notice was issued and remains unpaid. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtLeanne Moran made no appearance at Limerick District Court when the matter was called. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patricia Harney fined Leanne Moran €150. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2024
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Cold case solved: Ice cream van proprietor fined at Limerick court

    Reports a fixed-charge parking offence from May 2024 that reached Limerick District Court, where the defendant was fined €150. The headline calls it a cold case solved.

    convicted, Leanne Moran, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Leanne Moran