Motorist is fined on the double

ELLEN (or Helen) Connors from 73 The Orchard in Enniscorthy was prosecuted on the double for motoring offences dealt with at Gorey District Court.

The 34-year-old mother of four first came to the attention of Garda Trevor McCormack who was on motorway duty on the M11 in Gorey on February 6 last.

He noted that Ms Connors was breaking the 120 km/h limit (fine €150) and that she had a five year old with no safety belt in place with her in the vehicle (fine €150).

A few weeks later on February 20, the same motorist was stopped at a checkpoint by Garda Cathal Burke who noted that she was on the road as a learner permit holder with no qualified driver as passenger. She was again fined €150 for the offence.

Solicitor Lana Doherty offered an apology on behalf of her unemployed client.