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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9192Driving without insurance and without a licence · Co. Laois · 6 May 2026

Man fined €200 for driving without insurance or licence in Portarlington

On 6 May 2026, gardaí stopped a car driven by Renato De Sousa (45), a Brazilian man with an address at Clonanny House, Portarlington, after an ANPR alert, at Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois. He was arrested and charged with driving without a licence and without insurance, and released on cash bail. When the case was first called at Portlaoise District Court, a different man stood up, so a bench warrant was issued for De Sousa, but it was cancelled when he appeared later the same day, and his solicitor said he was pleading guilty. The court report published 7 June 2026 says he was fined €200 for having no insurance, was not disqualified from driving, and his bail was estreated with the cash to go towards the fine; he intends to return to Brazil.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Jun
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Renato De Sousa (45), a Brazilian man, was accused of driving without a licence and without insurance.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 6 May 2026.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped the car after an ANPR alert.
Charges
De Sousa was arrested and charged with having no licence or insurance and released on cash bail.
In court
  • When the case was first called at Portlaoise District Court, a different man stood up, not De Sousa.
  • A bench warrant was issued for De Sousa, and the judge cancelled it when he appeared later the same day.
  • His solicitor said he was pleading guilty to the offences.
Sentence
  • He was fined €200 for having no insurance and was not disqualified from driving.
  • His bail was estreated, and the cash can go towards the fine.
Other details
  • A Garda told the court his English was not the best and a friend helped translate when he was arrested.
  • De Sousa, who arrived in Ireland in January, intends to return to Brazil.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Bracklone Street, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 6 May 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the car after an ANPR alert. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was arrested and charged with having no licence or insurance and released on cash bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA different man stood up in court when the case was first called. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge cancelled the warrant when he appeared later the same day. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said he was pleading guilty to the offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €200 for having no insurance and was not disqualified from driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHis bail was estreated and the cash can go towards the fine. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe intends to return to Brazil. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Wrong man appears before Laois court

    Court report on a driving case. The article says the man who stood up in court was not Renato De Sousa, so a bench warrant was issued before it was cancelled later that day. It also adds the €200 fine, the bail estreatment and his plan to return to Brazil.

    convicted, Renato De Sousa, 45, male, Brazilian, named, non-irishRenato De Sousa