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Case No. 14482Driving a scooter without insurance or a licence · Co. Kilkenny · 31 Mar 2024

Kilkenny woman fined for using uninsured scooter on public roads

Bridget Walsh, a woman, was observed by a garda on mobile patrol at Ormonde Street in Kilkenny on 31 March 2024 while using a powerful scooter on public roads. The scooter was not insured, as new legislation requires, and she was charged with using it without insurance or a driving licence. She pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court, where Judge Geraldine Carthy fined her €250, and the outcome was reported on 21 February 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
Bridget Walsh, a woman, was charged over using a powerful scooter on public roads without insurance or a driving licence.
Where
The scooter was observed at Ormonde Street in Kilkenny.
When
  • The offence was observed on 31 March 2024.
  • The court outcome was reported by Kilkenny People on 21 February 2025.
Cause
New legislation required the scooter to be insured, and it was not insured.
Other details
  • The court heard the scooter was powerful, while the solicitor said its top speed was 30kph.
  • Solicitor Chris Hogan said his client bought the scooter online and did not realise a driving licence and insurance were needed.
  • Walsh has since sold the scooter and uses a bicycle.
Charges
Walsh pleaded guilty to the charges.
In court
The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court before Judge Geraldine Carthy.
Sentence
Judge Geraldine Carthy fined Walsh €250.
Investigation
A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman was fined at Kilkenny District Court for using a powerful scooter on public roads without insurance and a licence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe scooter was observed at Ormonde Street in Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe offence was observed on 31 March 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeThe scooter needed to be insured under new legislation and was not insured. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeBridget Walsh pleaded guilty to the charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court before Judge Geraldine Carthy. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Geraldine Carthy fined Walsh €250. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the client bought the scooter online and did not realise a driving licence and insurance were needed. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe scooter's top speed was 30kph, according to the solicitor. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherWalsh has since sold the scooter and uses a bicycle. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Feb2025
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Warning to Kilkenny scooter owners - No insurance on scooter results in court fine

    Reports the court outcome: Walsh pleaded guilty and was fined €250. Solicitor's account that she did not realise insurance and a licence were needed, and that she has since sold the scooter.

    convicted, Bridget Walsh, female, named, irish (judged from name)Bridget Walsh