Ireland Learner driver fined €200 and disqualified after repeat offence in Kilkenny
Patricia Fahey, a 22-year-old woman, was charged with driving unaccompanied as a learner driver and not displaying L plates at Bateman Quay, Kilkenny, on January 16, 2024, at 2.15pm. A fixed charge penalty was not paid, and at Kilkenny District Court she pleaded guilty, was convicted of both offences, was fined €200 and was disqualified from driving for two months. On the same day as that court appearance, after leaving court, she was stopped again for the same offence and fined, and she was later disqualified on penalty points. The court appearance took place in the week before a report published on July 24, 2024, which is the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced24 Jul
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Patricia Fahey, a 22-year-old woman, was charged with driving unaccompanied as a learner driver and not displaying L plates.
- Where
- The offences occurred at Bateman Quay, Kilkenny.
- When
- The offences occurred on January 16, 2024, at 2.15pm.
- Charges
- Fahey was charged with two offences, and a fixed charge penalty for them was not paid.
- Fahey pleaded guilty and was convicted of driving unaccompanied and not displaying L plates.
- In court
- Fahey appeared at Kilkenny District Court in the week before the report published on July 24, 2024.
- Sentence
- Fahey was fined €200 and disqualified from driving for two months.
- Other details
- After leaving court on the same day as the conviction, Fahey drove a short distance and was stopped and fined for the same offence.
- Fahey was disqualified on penalty points after the court date.
- Her solicitor said her conduct was very foolish.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offences occurred at Bateman Quay, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe offences occurred on January 16 at 2.15pm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeFahey appeared in court charged with two offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeFahey was convicted of driving unaccompanied and not displaying L plates. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceFahey was fined €200. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceFahey was disqualified from driving for two months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherFahey left court, drove a short distance and was stopped and fined for the same offence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherFahey had been convicted of the same offence earlier on the same day. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherA fixed charge penalty was not paid. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherHer solicitor said her conduct was very foolish. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherFahey was disqualified on penalty points after that court date. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherFahey pleaded guilty. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jul2024Woman convicted at Kilkenny Court went outside and committed the exact same offence
Court report on a learner driver convicted at Kilkenny District Court who was stopped for the same offence shortly after leaving court. Adds the sentence (€200 fine, two-month disqualification) and the court's comments.
convicted, Patricia Fahey, female, named, irish (judged from name)Patricia Fahey