Ireland Case No. 5536Drink driving · Co. Donegal · 6 May 2022
Serving Garda charged with drink-driving at Letterkenny District Court
Matthew Dougan, a serving member of An Garda Síochána, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with drink-driving over a crash at Kiltoy, Letterkenny, in May 2022. He is contesting the charge, and the case was adjourned to 9 July 2024 at Dungloe District Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA road traffic collision was reported at Kiltoy, Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe overturned car was on the road at Kiltoy, Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 6 May 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDougan was arrested and made no reply when cautioned. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA breath test recorded 57 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMatthew Dougan is charged with drink-driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtDougan is contesting the charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHis solicitor said there was no evidence given about the time of driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge said she would consider the matter and adjourned the case. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 9 July 2024 at Dungloe District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA serving member of An Garda Síochána has appeared in court charged with drink-driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMatthew Dougan is 29 years old and lives in Ashfield, Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Jul2024Serving member of An Garda Síochána charged with drink driving
Reports the court appearance of a serving Garda charged with drink-driving. The charge is contested, and the defence argues that the time of driving was not proven.
accused, Matthew Dougan, 29, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Dougan