Judge makes decision on uninsured Longford driver caught for second time

A North Longford motorist has been disqualified for four years at Longford District Court.

Lee Thomas O’Leary of Lislea House, The Village, Main Street, Ballinalee was charged with driving without insurance after being stopped by gardaí on September 9, 2025.

Garda Denise Dockery gave evidence that she observed the defendant driving a vehicle on Main Street, Ballinalee on the the date in question and she stopped him and spoke to him.

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She said a lawful demand was made to Mr O’Leary for the production of his certificate of insurance but he did not have it in his possession.

Garda Dockery said a disc was on the windscreen, however, she contacted the insurance company and received confirmation that the defendant was not covered to drive the vehicle on the day he was stopped.

Mr O’Leary had seven previous convictions, including one for driving without insurance that was imposed in January 2024 in connection with an offence in December 2021.

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Judge Vincent Deane handed down a four year disqualification and a €500 fine with six months to pay. Recognisance was fixed at €600 in the event of an appeal.