‘I have no choice,’ says judge\n<\/p>\n
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The view from D\u00fan Chaoin. Photo by Declan Malone<\/p>\n
A \u2018good Samaritan\u2019 was fined and disqualified after he got behind the wheel to help a stranded driver on a remote road at the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula. Robert Murray (71) appeared before judge David Waters at Dingle District Court on Friday. Solicitor Padraig Foley told the court that his client, a resident of Ballyickeen, Dunquin, drove to assist a stranded motorist on the afternoon of October 16, 2024 at Dunquin. But an unexpected vehicle appeared on the quiet rural road, a collision ensued, and garda\u00ed were called to the scene. Days after the accident, Mr Murray was disqualified for driving without insurance for an incident earlier that year, Sergeant Chris Manton told the court.<\/p>\n
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The view from D\u00fan Chaoin. Photo by Declan Malone<\/p>\n
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\u201cHe was acting as a good Samaritan on the day,\u201d said Mr Foley. \u201cThere was no intention to drive.\u201d \u201cWhat do you think of that, Sergeant?\u201d the judge asked court presenter Sgt Manton. The sergeant accepted those facts and agreed the road was narrow and quiet. The judge gave Mr Murray a \u20ac350 fine and four-year disqualification for driving without insurance, taking into consideration the charge for driving without a licence. \u201cI have no choice,\u201d said the judge. \u201cThat\u2019s compulsory.\u201d<\/p>\n
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