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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17070TV licence fine · Co. Laois

Man remanded on bail over outstanding TV licence fine in Portlaoise

Raz Muhammad, a man from Fairgeen, Portlaoise, had previously been fined for not having a TV licence and owes €220 on that fine. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where he was remanded on bail in relation to the outstanding fine, a case reported on 2 June 2024. Gardaí said his wife attended court because she holds a current TV licence and believed he had a valid licence on the date. Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on July 8.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was remanded on bail in relation to an outstanding TV licence fine.
Where
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court, County Laois.
When
The court case was reported on 2 June 2024.
Cause
The man had previously been fined for not having a TV licence.
Sentence
The man owes €220 on the fine.
Other details
  • The man is named as Raz Muhammad and lives in Fairgeen, Portlaoise.
  • Garda Austin Cleere said the man's wife attended court because she has a current TV licence and believed he had a valid licence on the date.
In court
Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court to July 8.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man was remanded on bail in relation to the outstanding TV licence fine. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí said the man's wife attended court because she has a current TV licence and believed he had a valid licence on the date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on July 8. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe man had previously been fined for not having a licence and owes €220. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man lives at 77 Cosby Avenue, Fairgeen, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 31 May2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Court over TV licence in Laois

    Reports a court appearance over an unpaid TV licence fine, the man's remand on bail, and his wife's claim that he held a valid licence on the relevant date.

    convicted, Raz Muhammad, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Raz Muhammad