Longford defendant gives undertaking to pay fines of over €1,800
Unacceptable to park at a bus stop as it causes significant traffic disruption
A defendant who had fines of over €1,800 gave an undertaking to pay the outstanding amounts was issued another fine at Longford District Court.
William McGinley (82) of Crystal Manor, Cloonney, Shroid, Longford was charged with being the owner of a vehicle parked in a bus stop on November 21, 2023 at Main Street, Townspark, Longford.
The defendant was initially brought before the court in respect of a bench warrant. Garda Vincent O'Leary outline how he executed the bench warrant on the morning of the court sitting in respect of outstanding fines from 2017 to the value of €1,840.
Solicitor John Quinn indicated that his client was willing to make the payment: “William hopes to discharge those fines, but he has been unwell for a substantial period of time.”
Judge Patricia Cronin said she would adjourn the matter of the outstanding fine to September 17, 2024.
Sergeant Mark Mahon told the judge that the recent offence happened on Tuesday. November 21, 2023 when officers issued a ticket on a vehicle owned by the defendant.
Mr Quinn said on the date of the offence his client was “on court business” and was entering a guilty plea to the charge. He acknowledged that a Fixed Charge Penalty had been issued, but Mr McGinley was unaware of the fine. Mr Quinn said his client is in receipt of disability payment.
Judge Cronin said it was unacceptable to park at a bus stop as it causes significant traffic disruption when the public transport vehicle is forced to stop in the middle of the road.
Judge Cronin registered convictions and imposed a fine of €150 with three month to pay.