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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4506Driving under the influence of drugs (cocaine), driving with no insurance · Co. Galway · 12 Jun 2023

Sentencing of ex-TD Colm Keaveney for drug driving adjourned

Former TD Colm Keaveney, who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine and to two counts of driving with no insurance, had his sentencing at Tuam District Court adjourned to 9 December. The adjournment was made because the judge who dealt with the earlier sittings was absent.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereKeaveney, of Kilcrevanty, Tuam, Co Galway, was due to be sentenced at Tuam District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenKeaveney was arrested after being stopped at a checkpoint at Cummer near Tuam on 12 June 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeKeaveney failed a roadside drug test and a blood sample taken at Tuam Garda station tested positive for cocaine. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA probation report, ordered at an earlier sitting, has now been prepared. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeKeaveney pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine and admitted two counts of driving with no insurance. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing was adjourned because the resident judge who had dealt with the matters previously was absent. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Michael Connellan adjourned the case to 9 December, when Judge James Faughnan would be present. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Connellan remanded Keaveney on continuing bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDefence solicitor Gearóid Geraghty said Keaveney had been caring for his parents, had a medical condition and had developed a cocaine addiction at the time of the offences. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Sentencing of ex-TD Colm Keaveney for driving under influence of cocaine is adjourned

    Reports the adjournment of Keaveney's sentencing at Tuam District Court, the probation report being prepared, and his continuing bail.

    convicted, Colm Keaveney, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Keaveney