Case No. 22687Driving offence (holding a mobile phone while driving) · Co. Donegal · 28 Oct 2021

Man fined €400 in Donegal court for holding a mobile phone while driving

Stephen Ryan, 55, of Derry, was fined €400 at Donegal District Court for holding a mobile phone while driving on the N15 at Drumlonagher, Donegal Town, on 28 October 2021. His Derry-based solicitor had failed to attend the hearing for the third time.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Jan
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Key facts

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  • whatStephen Ryan admitted holding a mobile phone while driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe offence was detected on the N15 at Drumlonagher, Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 28 October 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí had observed Ryan driving while holding a mobile phone on the date in question. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Deane imposed a fine of €400. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's Derry-based solicitor had failed to attend the hearing for the third time. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherRyan had previous convictions for dangerous driving for which he had been disqualified. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherRyan also had previous convictions for speeding and driving without a licence. (donegallive.ie)

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  1. 25 Jan2023
    Man fined €400 in Donegal court for holding a mobile phone while driving

    Reports the sentencing. The defendant's Derry-based solicitor failed to attend for the third time. He had previous convictions for dangerous driving (disqualified), speeding, and driving without a licence.

    accused, Stephen Ryan, 55, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Stephen Ryan