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Case No. 19085Road traffic offences · Co. Offaly · 25 Mar 2023

Tullamore man fined over insurance, mobile phone summons dismissed after speeding case

On 25 March 2023 at 10.40pm, Garda Ciaran Ryan of Tullamore Garda Station was operating a speed check on Charleville Road, Tullamore, where Daniel Gerard Plunkett, 38, was seen driving at 73 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone. A lawful demand for insurance was made, and gardaí also alleged that Mr Plunkett was holding a mobile phone while driving. At Tullamore district court, reported on 21 November 2023, Mr Plunkett admitted speeding but denied holding a phone, and the judge dismissed the mobile phone summons. He was fined €200 on the insurance summons.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Nov
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Daniel Gerard Plunkett, 38, was seen driving at 73 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone.
Where
The speed check was on Charleville Road, Tullamore.
When
The speed check took place at 10.40pm on 25 March 2023.
Investigation
  • Garda Ciaran Ryan of Tullamore Garda Station was operating the speed check.
  • A lawful demand for insurance was made, and Mr Plunkett nominated Tullamore Garda Station to produce the document.
Charges
Gardaí alleged that Mr Plunkett was also holding a mobile phone while driving.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore district court, although one article subheading refers to Tullamore Circuit Court.
  • Mr Plunkett admitted speeding but denied holding a mobile phone.
Sentence
  • The judge dismissed the mobile phone summons.
  • Mr Plunkett was fined €200 on the insurance summons.
Other details
  • Mr Plunkett had one previous road traffic conviction, dating from 2010.
  • His solicitor said he was an electrician and it would have been easy for him to pay the fine.
  • The court report was published by Offaly Live on 21 November 2023.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Plunkett was seen driving at 73 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe speed check was on Charleville Road, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe speed check took place at 10.40pm on 25 March 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA lawful demand for insurance was made and Mr Plunkett nominated Tullamore Garda Station to produce the document. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeGardaí said Mr Plunkett was also holding a mobile phone while driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore district court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge dismissed the mobile phone summons. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceMr Plunkett was fined €200 on the insurance summons. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr Plunkett admitted speeding but denied holding a mobile phone. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr Plunkett had one previous conviction for a road traffic offence dating back to 2010. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr Plunkett's solicitor said he was an electrician and it would have been easy for him to pay the fine. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Nov2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to speeding but denies he was on mobile phone

    Court report on a single District Court case. The article's subheading mentions Tullamore Circuit Court, but the body says the case was heard at Tullamore district court. Speeding was admitted; the mobile phone charge was denied and dismissed.

    convicted, Daniel Gerard Plunkett, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Gerard Plunkett