Father of two pleads guilty to careless driving after accident in Offaly
Father of two pleads guilty to careless driving after being involved in accident
A father of two children pleaded guilty to careless driving at Tullamore district court recently
Roman Holub (32), Apt 17, Main Street, Block 4, Tullamore, was involved in a two vehicle collision when the car he was driving, a Nissan Qashqai, collided with another vehicle, damaging its rear on the N52 Kilbeggan South, Kilbeggan, on April 20, 2024.
A number of people were taken to hospital.
Mr Holub had six previous convictions, including holding a mobile phone while driving, driving without insurance and driving unaccompanied while a learner driver.
Solicitor for Mr Holub said his client wasn't working. He has two children including a new born baby.
Judge Cody said that in light of the guilty plea he would fine Mr Holub €300 and gave him six months to pay. He said he wouldn't disqualify him on this occasion.
Mr Martin applied for legal aid which was granted and backdated to January