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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12663Holding a mobile phone while driving · Co. Westmeath · 9 Feb 2024

Man convicted of using mobile phone while driving on M6 at Kilbeg

Donal Forde (37) of Ballinasloe, Co Galway, was convicted at Tullamore District Court of holding a mobile phone while driving on the M6 at Kilbeg, Co Westmeath, on 9 February 2024. He was fined €750 and banned from driving for six months.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Sep
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence was committed while driving on the M6 at Kilbeg, Co Westmeath. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 9 February 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Declan Miley detected the offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was convicted of holding a mobile phone while driving for the fourth time. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was not present in court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody imposed the sentence at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA six-month driving ban was imposed on the man. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €750. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was banned from driving for six months. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA fixed charge notice had not been paid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherAmong the man's 20 previous convictions were three for holding a mobile phone while driving. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Sep2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Ban handed out in Tullamore District Court to motorist using mobile while driving

    Fourth mobile phone offence; 20 previous convictions including three for the same offence; fixed charge notice unpaid; defendant not present in court; Judge Andrew Cody imposed fine and ban.

    convicted, Donal Forde, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Donal Forde