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A motorist who was driving without insurance because, he claimed, he had to tend to two horses which had broken out of a field, has been disqualified from driving for 10 years.
Mohd Qasim Hussain, aged 33, of Windsor Court, Castletroy View, Limerick pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and driving without a driving licence at Main Street, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick on June 3, 2021.
Garda Aidan O’Gorman gave evidence at Newcastle West District Court of stopping Mr Hussain on the date in question and making a demand for his driving licence and insurance details to be produced at a garda station of his choice.
The court heard Mr Hussain was disqualified at the time and has a number of previous convictions for motoring offences.
Michael O’Donnell, solicitor for Mr Hussain, said his client was driving while disqualified as he was told two horses had broken out of a field in Granagh in Co. Limerick.
“It’s not a great excuse,” said Mr O’Donnell.
Judge Carol Anne Coolican disqualified Mr Hussain from driving for 10 years and fined him €1,000 for driving without insurance.
The judge fined Mr Hussain €250 for driving without a driving licence.
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