Judge grants early trial date to Garda contesting drink-driving and careless driving charges

Judge Alec Gabbett granted the early trial date after hearing 'that members who are suspended face huge financial consequences'

The garda is also facing a summons of consuming intoxicating liquor with the intention to frustrate a prosecution.

A judge has given a serving Garda charged with drink-driving and careless driving an early trial date after being told that gardaí suspended from duty “face huge financial consequences”.

At Ennis District Court, David Kenneally, aged 41, of The Maples, Oakleigh Wood, Tulla Road, Ennis, Co Clare, is contesting three separate charges being brought against him that are alleged to have occurred at Abbey St, Ennis on February 5, 2022.