Thursday 12 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 39078Driving without insurance · Co. Laois

Portarlington man fined for driving without insurance

Evan Keller (20), of Clanmalire Close, Portarlington, pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court to driving without insurance on Crowe Lane, Portarlington on 26 April, saying he was unaware his policy had lapsed. Judge Andrew Cody convicted him and fined him €500 with no disqualification.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Nov
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place on Crowe Lane, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 26 April. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeEvan Keller pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court before Judge Andrew Cody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cody convicted Mr Keller and fined him €500 with no disqualification. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherAt the time he was stopped there was no insurance, tax or NCT on the car, and fixed charge notices for tax and NCT were paid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant works as a second-year apprentice HGV mechanic and his employer wrote a letter of reference to the court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defending solicitor said her client had insurance but was unaware it had lapsed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe delay in taking out a new policy was because he had been disqualified from driving due to accumulated penalty points. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Nov2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois man unaware that car insurance had expired

    New case: conviction and €500 fine for driving without insurance at Portlaoise District Court.

    convicted, Evan Keller, 20, male, namedEvan Kellerother, Josephine Fitzpatrick, femaleJosephine Fitzpatrickother, Andrew Cody, maleAndrew Cody

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