Pensioner hasn't driven since crash in Laois

An old age pensioner who rear ended another car has been fined at Portlaoise District Court. 

Caroline Roe, 79, of Knockiel, Rathdowney admitted driving without reasonable consideration and having no licence at Coolfin, Rathdowney on August 8, 2022. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said gardai attended a two collision at Rathdowney on the date in question. He said a car had been rear ended by a Toyota Yaris. He said the defendant had no licence and had no previous convictions. 

Solicitor Philip Meagher said his client had been driving for 55 years prior to the incident and had never been in an accident before. He said she had no penalty points. He said she was an elderly lady in poor health who hadn’t driven since the incident. 

Judge Andrew Cody fined the woman €50 for no licence and €50 for driving without reasonable consideration.