Saturday 31 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. 18461Drink driving · Co. Kildare

Man fined €400 and disqualified for drink driving at Allenwood

On June 11, with the year not stated, Vasilij Leleiko, 41, was found driving over the drink-driving limit at Derrymullen, Allenwood, County Kildare, and a breath sample returned a reading of 61. His defence said he had been fishing on the Grand Canal and had been bitten by a mosquito or similar insect. The case was heard at Naas District Court, where the court was told he has no previous convictions, and it was reported on 29 January 2024. Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a €400 fine and a two-year driving disqualification, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A driver was found over the drink-driving limit.
Other details
  • The driver is named in the report as Vasilij Leleiko, 41.
  • The defence said the driver had been fishing on the Grand Canal.
Where
The driver was found driving at Derrymullen, Allenwood, County Kildare.
When
The offence took place on June 11, with the year not stated.
Investigation
A breath sample returned a reading of 61.
Cause
  • The defence said the driver was out fishing when he got a bite that his solicitor believed came from a mosquito or similar insect.
  • Reports differ on whether the driver was on his way to get treatment for the bite or went home for medication afterwards.
In court
The case was heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan, and the court was told the defendant has no previous convictions.
Sentence
The judge imposed a €400 fine and a two-year driving disqualification.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA driver was found over the drink-driving limit. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe driver was found driving at Derrymullen, Allenwood. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence took place on June 11, with the year not stated. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe defence said the driver was out fishing and was bitten by an insect. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA breath sample returned a reading of 61. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe court was told the defendant has no previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a €400 fine and a two-year driving disqualification. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence said the driver had been fishing on the Grand Canal. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Over the limit driver was on his way to treat a mosquito bite

    Court report on sentencing. The article says the offence was on 'June 11 last' but does not state the year, so the incident date is left empty. The defence said the driver was on his way to treat an insect bite.

    convicted, Vasilij Leleiko, 41, named, non-irish (judged from name)Vasilij Leleiko