Case No. 22911Breach of Covid travel restrictions · Co. Louth · 7 Feb 2021

Man prosecuted for Covid travel breach at Greenore, Louth, has case struck out

Steven Joseph McCumiskey, 42, of Dundalk, appeared at Dundalk District Court over a summons for breaching Covid travel restrictions at Greenore on 7 February 2021. Judge Vincent Deane struck the matter out after his solicitor told the court he was living in his car at the time and the investigating Garda was not present.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused was 42 years old. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe accused was living in his car at the time of the offence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence occurred at Greenore. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe accused gave an address at Doolargy Avenue, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 7 February 2021. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was summoned for an alleged offence of breaching Covid travel restrictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe investigating Garda was not in court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Vincent Deane struck the matter out. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor asked the court where else the accused would be if not in his car. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe court presenter pointed out the defendant had given an address to gardaí. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor explained the accused goes to the coast if he is not feeling well. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jan2023
    Man prosecuted for Covid travel breach was living in his car, Dundalk court told

    First report of the court appearance; the matter was struck out by Judge Vincent Deane.

    accused, Steven Joseph McCumiskey, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Steven Joseph McCumiskey