Ireland
Wright fined ¤900 for drink driving
Friday, 7 November 2003 17:08
The Fianna Fáil deputy for Dublin North, GV Wright, has been fined ¤900 and disqualified from driving for two years at Dublin District Court.
Deputy Wright, who was charged as Thomas Wright of the Moorings, Malahide, pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving on 18 September last in the North Strand Road in Dublin.
The court was told Deputy Wright, who is a married man with three children, had no previous convictions.
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Speaking to reporters afterwards, Deputy Wright said he regretted the incident and hoped the extensive coverage given to the case would encourage others to change their habits over the Christmas period.
Audio & Video
- News At One: Sinéad Crowley reports on the Deputy's fine and disqualification after he admitted drink driving
- 1.00 News: Sinéad Crowley speaks live from the Dublin District Court
- 6.01 News: Sinéad Crowley reports on the case of the FF deputy fined ¤900 and disqualified from driving
- 9.00 News: Sinead Crowley reports on the appearance in court today of FF TD G V Wright over a drink driving incident
