Man who was abusive to M8 toll kiosk worker avoids jail

Caoimheann O’Faolain of Tegan Court, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co Offaly, pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to the public order offence of engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, creating a risk of a breach of the peace

Supervisor at M8 toll plaza told gardaí a motorist refused to pay the toll and was aggressive towards her. Picture Dan Linehan

A 47-year-old man who admitted engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour outside a kiosk of the M8 toll plaza in Cork has been ordered to do 150 hours of community service.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis outlined the background to the incident involving Caoimheann O’Faolain of Tegan Court, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co Offaly.