Three-year driving ban and fine imposed at Kildare court

A driving ban and fine was imposed on a man at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 2, who committed a drink-driving offence on the M7.

James Foley, of 76 Killard, Bothar Mor in County Galway, was convicted for the offence, which took place on April 17 last.

The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence, in addition to a charge of dangerous driving.

Gardaí told Judge Desmond Zaidan that Mr Foley has 13 previous convictions, which include convictions for criminal damage and public disorder offences.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ultimately decided to impose a three-year driving disqualification on Mr Foley, in addition to a total of €1,000 in fines.