The full-time member of An Garda Síochána appeared in court last year on charges of drunk driving and careless driving in downtown Ennis, reports The Mirror.
Altogether David Kennelly (41) of The Maples, Oakleigh Wood, Tulla Rd, Ennis disputes three separate allegations brought against him which allegedly took place in Abbey Street, Ennis on February 5 last year.
In Ennis County Court, Mr. Keneally’s attorney David Staunton BL, instructed by Solicitor Darragh Hassett, told Judge Mary Cashin that “obviously this is a very serious matter for Mr Kenneally”, reports The Mirror.
Mr Staunton said: “Mr Kenneally is a serving member and he is currently suspended and there are a huge number of difficulties and ramifications with respect to that,” reports The Mirror.
In this case, Mr Kennelly was charged with drunk driving on 5 February 2022 at Abbey Street, Ennis, contrary to section 4 of the Highway Traffic Act.
Mr. Kennelly is charged with driving without due care and attention at the same place and date, contrary to Section 52 of the Highway Traffic Act.
The judge said that his request was for a stay of proceedings because one of the prosecution witnesses was unavailable due to the death of his mother.
Judge Cashin commented that the state was under pressure to stop the case for today, and Sergeant Louis Moloney said the case was prioritized first and would take two hours.
Judge Cashin commented that “with 12 State witnesses, two hours is conservative,” Mr Judge said “it is a case I believe should be given half a day” and Mr Staunton said “I wouldn’t disagree with that,” reports The Mirror.
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