Man denies dangerous driving during St Patrick's Day Parade in Laois
Published 18th Oct 2024, 20:33 GMT
The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court
Man denies dangerous driving during St Patrick’s Day Parade in Laois
A man has denied dangerous driving in relation to an incident at a St Patrick’s Day Parade in Stradbally earlier this year.
Raymond Barrett (59) of Luggacurran, Laois is accused of two counts of dangerous driving, driving without tax or a licence and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour at Main Street, Stradbally on March 17, 2024.
Solicitor Seamus Taaffe asked Judge Andrew Cody to fix a date for hearing.
Judge Cody asked if the defendant was pleading not guilty.
Mr Taaffe said he was “at present” pleading not guilty.
Judge Cody fixed a date for hearing at Portlaoise District Court on January 2, 2025. He reserved the issue of legal aid.