Dundalk Court: Motorist caught driving with no insurance five times

A 35 year old man who was caught driving without insurance for a fifth time, has been sentenced to four months at Dundalk District Court.

Sacelo Sacolo with an address at Fatima Park, Dundalk was also charged with driving without a driving licence at Newtownbalregan, Dundalk on February 29th last.

The court heard the defendant had 14 previous convictions in total, including for driving without due care and attention and giving a false name, address and date of birth.

Judge Eirinn McKiernan noted the defendant had already been given the benefit of a suspended sentence previously.

The Defence solicitor said he thought the most driving ban had been due to expire, but the judge pointed out, "He's at the same carry on again".

A four month sentence was imposed along with a four year disqualification and at the request of the Defence Judge McKiernan fixed recognizance in the event of an appeal.