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Case No. 13713Driving without valid insurance · Co. Longford · 31 Mar 2024

Stephen Kane fined €450 over invalid insurance in Granard

Stephen Kane, of Balrath, Bracklyn, Mullingar, was detected by Gardaí driving on an invalid insurance policy at the SuperValu car park on Barrack Street, Granard, County Longford, on 31 March 2024. The insurer, AXA, had cancelled the policy as of 7 October 2023 for non-payment. Kane appeared at Longford District Court, where Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a €450 fine with four months to pay, and he was convicted, as reported on 17 May 2025.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 May
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Key facts

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What happened
Stephen Kane was detected driving on an invalid insurance policy.
Where
The offence took place at the SuperValu car park on Barrack Street, Granard, County Longford.
When
The offence took place on 31 March 2024.
Cause
The insurer, AXA, had cancelled the policy as of 7 October 2023 for non-payment.
Investigation
  • Gardaí detected the driver on an invalid insurance policy and Kane presented a valid Irish driving licence.
  • Sgt Enda Daly said Kane was asked for his driving licence and produced it to Gardaí.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court.
Sentence
Judge Bernadette Owens convicted Kane and imposed a €450 fine with four months to pay.
Other details
  • Kane had no previous convictions.
  • Kane's solicitor said he forgot to send documents the insurer had requested.
  • The court report was published on 17 May 2025, while the listing is dated 16 May 2025.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place at a SuperValu car park in Granard, County Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 31 March 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe insurer had cancelled the policy as of 7 October 2023 for non-payment. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí detected the driver on an invalid insurance policy. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe driver presented a valid Irish driving licence to gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens imposed a €450 fine with four months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's solicitor said the client forgot to send documents requested by the insurer. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 May2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Motorist detected by Longford Gardaí with invalid insurance is fined €450

    Court report of the conviction and €450 fine. No existing case in the list covers this incident.

    convicted, Stephen Kane, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Kane