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Case No. 21885Breach of movement of persons regulations (Covid travel restrictions) · Co. Louth · 18 Jan 2021

Man fined for breaching movement of persons regulations in Louth

Stephen Dunne, of Greenbank, Tullydonnell, was stopped by gardaí on mobile patrol in a vehicle with three other males on the Coast Road, Blackrock, Louth, on 18 January 2021 during Covid travel restrictions. He told a garda he was out for a spin and would not get Covid anyway. He was prosecuted under movement of persons regulations and appeared at Dundalk district court. In March 2023, Judge Eirinn McKiernan fined him €105.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Four males were in the vehicle when it was stopped by gardaí.
Where
The vehicle was detected on the Coast Road, Blackrock, Louth.
When
The incident occurred on 18 January 2021.
Investigation
The vehicle was stopped by gardaí on mobile patrol.
Charges
Stephen Dunne was prosecuted under movement of persons regulations.
In court
The case was heard at Dundalk district court.
Sentence
Judge Eirinn McKiernan imposed a fine of €105.
Other details
  • The accused told a garda he was out for a spin and would not get Covid anyway.
  • The accused's address is Greenbank, Tullydonnell.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour males were in the vehicle at the time it was stopped. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe accused said he would not get Covid anyway. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle was detected on the Coast Road, Blackrock. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe accused's address is Greenbank, Tullydonnell. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 18 January 2021. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe vehicle was stopped by gardaí on mobile patrol. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was prosecuted under movement of persons regulations. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Eirinn McKiernan imposed a fine of €105. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Man told garda he was 'out for a spin' during Covid restrictions

    Court hearing and sentencing for a 2021 Covid-era travel restriction breach; the accused told a garda he was out for a spin and would not get Covid anyway.

    convicted, Stephen Dunne, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Dunne