Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11600Driving while disqualified · Co. Kildare

Kildare driver arrested for disqualified driving

A driver was arrested at the roadside in Monasterevin, Co Kildare, after Naas Roads Policing Unit gardaí found they were disqualified from driving. The driver had been seen using a mobile phone while driving.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested5 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe driver was stopped in Monasterevin, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeGardaí noticed the driver using a mobile phone while driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí found that the driver was disqualified from driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested for driving while disqualified. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe motorist faces a court appearance. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe motorist faces up to two years' imprisonment. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe motorist faces a fine of up to €5,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe motorist faces a further, lengthy driving ban. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jan2026
    Arrestedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare driver arrested for disqualified driving

    Original report of the arrest; no incident date, driver details or court date are given.

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