It is understood that Independent Wexford TD Mick Wallace has been taken into custody today due to the non-payment of an outstanding fine.
Mr. Wallace presented himself at Clontarf Garda Station by appointment at 11.30am this morning, and was then allowed to drive back the short distance to his home to collect some personal belongings. He was then driven to Limerick, where he’s expected to remain in custody.
Mr. Wallace had been fined €2,000 on two charges of breaching airport by-laws during a protest at Shannon Airport in July last year, but the amount remains unpaid.