Limerick-based consultant has driving licence restored after ban
Applicant had been put off road for careless and drunk driving
A HOSPITAL consultant who was given a driving ban for careless and drunk driving has had her licence restored.
Dr Alexandra Dudina, aged 54, of Curraheen, St Nessan's Road, Limerick was convicted of the offences at Portlaoise District Court in July 2022. The offences were committed on the M7 at Aghaboe, Borris-in-Ossory on August 6, 2021.
She brought an application before Portlaoise District Court seeking the restoration of the driving licence.
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A barrister representing the applicant explained that his client had served more than two thirds of the driving ban.
He said the woman worked as a consultant specialising in respiratory and general medicine at Limerick Hospital.
The court was told the offence occurred during the Covid pandemic while the woman was working under stressful conditions. It also heard she had taken steps to address her issues.
On hearing gardaí had no objection, Judge Andrew Cody agreed to the application to restore the driving licence.