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Case No. 16533Refusing to provide a breath sample · Co. Kildare · 14 Mar 2024

Newbridge man disqualified for four years after refusing breath sample

Ciaran Dunne, a 33-year-old man with an address in Newbridge, County Kildare, was arrested after gardaí suspected him of driving while intoxicated and he refused to provide a breath sample at Newbridge Garda Station in the early hours of March 14, 2024. The court was told he had also collided with another motorist in Barrettstown Lawns. He pleaded guilty at Naas District Court on Thursday, July 18, 2024, and Judge Andrews imposed a four-year disqualification and a €300 fine, with six months to pay. The sentence was reported on July 23, 2024.

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  6. Sentenced23 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Ciaran Dunne, a 33-year-old man, was convicted of refusing to provide a breath sample to gardaí.
When
The offence occurred in the early hours of March 14, 2024.
Where
  • The refusal took place at Newbridge Garda Station, County Kildare.
  • Dunne collided with another motorist in Barrettstown Lawns.
Cause
Gardaí suspected Dunne of driving his vehicle while intoxicated.
In court
Dunne pleaded guilty at the first opportunity at Naas District Court on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Sentence
  • Judge Andrews imposed a four-year disqualification on Dunne.
  • Dunne was fined €300 and given six months to pay.
Other details
  • Dunne has one previous conviction for drink-driving, dating back to 2017.
  • Dunne's solicitor said he was very apologetic to the other motorist over the collision.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCiaran Dunne was convicted for refusing to provide a breath sample to gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatDunne collided with another motorist in Barrettstown Lawns. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence occurred in the early hours of March 14 at Newbridge Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeDunne was suspected by gardaí of driving while intoxicated. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe conviction was handed down at Naas District Court on Thursday, July 18. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDunne pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Andrews imposed a four-year disqualification on Dunne. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceDunne was fined €300 and given six months to pay. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDunne has one previous conviction for drink-driving, dating back to 2017. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDunne's solicitor said he was very apologetic to the other motorist over the collision. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jul2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Disqualification imposed on Newbridge, County Kildare man following refusal to provide breath sample to gardaí

    Reports the Naas District Court conviction and sentence of Ciaran Dunne for refusing a breath sample at Newbridge Garda Station on March 14, with a four-year disqualification and €300 fine.

    convicted, Ciaran Dunne, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ciaran Dunne