Comedian Jason Byrne 'took a chance' to drive without insurance to pick up 9-year-old son

He said he was afraid his son would walk home on a dangerous, rural road after his wife could not pick the child up.

Comedian Jason Byrne 'took a chance' to drive without insurance to pick up 9-year-old son
Tue, 26 Sep, 2017 - 15:53

By Nicola Donnelly

Ireland’s Got Talent judge Jason Byrne has avoided a driving ban after he pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and driving without a driving licence.

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