Man accused of drink driving with no licence, NCT, tax or insurance in Laois
Man appears before Portlaoise District Court
A man in custody of Midlands Prison, Portlaoise recently appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link.
Jake Cullen (30) of 47 Greenhills, Athy Co. Kildare is accused of drink driving on October 25, 2025 on the Borris road in Portlaoise.
The defendant is further accused of driving with no tax, no insurance, and failing to produce a driving licence or NCT on the same date.
The accused told Portlaoise District Court that he is defended by Solicitor Tim Kennelly, who was not present in court.
Mr Andrew Dunne BL told Judge Edward Carroll that he had not received any instructions on the case.
Sgt JJ Kirby told the court that the accused’s earliest release date from prison is 2028.
Judge Carroll explained to the accused that solicitors are currently striking in protest of the flat fees to be introduced for legal aid cases in the District Court.
It was agreed to deal with the matter on another date. Judge Carroll put the matter to September 3, with the accused to appear via video link.