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Case No. 21327Refusing to provide a breath specimen · Co. Limerick · 6 Dec 2021

Newcastle West man fined €500 for refusing breath specimen

On December 6, 2021, gardaí stopped a car driven by Dermot Quilligan, a 43-year-old man from Assumpta Park, Newcastle West, on St Mary's Road in Newcastle West, County Limerick, after attention was drawn to the car at about 12.30am. He refused to provide a breath specimen, and the prosecutor said he was somewhat obstreperous. The case was prosecuted at Newcastle West Court, where the defendant apologised for his conduct on the night. Judge Carol Anne Coolican fined him €500, as reported on April 28, 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
The defendant refused to provide a breath specimen after being stopped by gardaí.
Where
The stop took place on St Mary's Road in Newcastle West, County Limerick.
When
  • The stop took place at about 12.30am on December 6, 2021.
  • The court outcome was reported by the Limerick Leader on April 28, 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí noticed a car being driven by the defendant at about 12.30am.
Other details
  • The defendant, Dermot Quilligan, is 43 and lives in Assumpta Park, Newcastle West.
  • The prosecutor said the defendant was somewhat obstreperous during the stop.
  • The prosecutor said the defendant has some concerning criminal matters, but none related to this offence.
  • The defendant apologised for his conduct on the night.
In court
The case was prosecuted by Inspector Gearoid Thompson before Newcastle West Court.
Sentence
Judge Carol Anne Coolican fined the defendant €500.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant refused to provide a breath specimen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe defendant was stopped by gardaí on St Mary's Road in Newcastle West. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe stop took place on December 6, 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAt 12.30am gardaí noticed a car being driven by the defendant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was prosecuted before Newcastle West Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Carol Anne Coolican fined the defendant €500. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe prosecutor said the defendant was somewhat obstreperous. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe prosecutor said the defendant has some concerning criminal matters but none related to this offence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant apologised for his conduct on the night. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Apr2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Fine for Limerick motorist who refused to give breath specimen to gardai

    Reports the court outcome: a €500 fine by Judge Carol Anne Coolican at Newcastle West Court, and the defence account of the defendant's apology, family and injury. It gives the stop location and time of night.

    convicted, Dermot Quilligan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dermot Quilligan