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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6965Road traffic offences (no insurance, no valid NCT) · Co. Dublin · 7 Feb 2022

Marcus Sweeney pleads not guilty to motoring offences in Tallaght; hearing set for March

Marcus Sweeney, 46, was summonsed by gardaí over alleged road traffic offences at the R136 road in Tallaght, Dublin, on 7 February 2022. The alleged offences involve a 2012-registration car, and the summons carries five charges under the Road Traffic Act, including no insurance and no valid NCT certificate. Sweeney appeared at Dublin District Court and pleaded not guilty, and the court set a hearing date of 12 March. The latest reported development is that hearing date, reported on 8 December 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Marcus Sweeney, 46, was summonsed to face five charges under the Road Traffic Act.
Where
The alleged offences took place on the R136 road in Tallaght, Dublin.
When
The alleged offences occurred on 7 February 2022.
Charges
  • The charges include having no insurance, failing to produce insurance, using a vehicle without a valid NCT and not displaying a disc.
  • Sweeney has pleaded not guilty to driving a car without insurance or a valid NCT certificate.
Investigation
Gardaí summonsed Sweeney in connection with the alleged offences.
In court
  • Sweeney appeared at Dublin District Court, where the court set a hearing date of 12 March.
  • The offences are summary matters that will remain in the district court's jurisdiction.
Other details
The alleged offences involve a 2012-registration car.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place on the R136 road in Tallaght, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on 7 February 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeGardaí summonsed Marcus Sweeney to face five charges under the Road Traffic Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeSweeney pleaded not guilty to driving a car without insurance or a valid NCT certificate. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having no insurance, failing to produce insurance, using a vehicle without a valid NCT and not displaying a disc. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtSweeney appeared at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court set a hearing date of 12 March. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe offences are summary matters that will remain in the district court's jurisdiction. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe alleged offences involve a 2012-registration car. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Dec2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Court date for Celtic Tiger figure Marcus Sweeney as he denies alleged offences

    First report of this specific court appearance: the not guilty plea, the five charges and the March 12 hearing date.

    accused, Marcus Sweeney, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Marcus Sweeney