KILDARE COURT: Became aggressive with taxi driver and didn't pay fare
A man became aggressive with a taxi driver and didn’t pay the fare, Naas District Court was told.
He was prosecuted for making off without paying the driver and a breach of the Public Order Act on December 19, 2021 at Millicent Cross, Clane.
Sgt Dave Hanrahan said the defendant was intoxicated at the time and the fare was €33.
He also said there was no violence associated with the incident.
Solicitor Tim Kennelly said the defendant works in London in renewable infrastructure.
He said the defendant “had quite a bit to drink” on the occasion. He was accompanied by his brother and there was a dispute over who would pay the fare.
He added that the defendant is sincerely remorseful, had contacted the taxi driver and had brought €1,000 with him to court as a donation.
The court was also told that the defendant has stopped drinking.
Judge Desmond Zaidan applied the Probation Act which means there is no conviction.
The judge directed that €50 go to the taxi driver and the remainder will go to two charitable causes.