Motorcyclist caught driving at 232kph in Laois lodges appeal

A motorcyclist has appealed his conviction for driving at 232 kph on the M7 motorway in Laois. 

Gheorge Iurescu, 23, of  Flat 2, 1 Rosemary Square, Roscrea, Co Tipperary had admitted dangerous driving on the M7 at Ballydavis in Laois on April 6, 2024 at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court on April 25. 

Judge Andrew Cody handed the man a six month sentence which was suspended for three years, fined him €2,500 and disqualified from driving at the sitting of Portlaoise District Court. 

Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick lodged an appeal for the defendant at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court on May 2.