Cork man charged with dangerous driving claimed three bottles of cider did not impair his driving

Judge said she did not know 'what planet he is on' to think drinking and driving was fine

Accused was also charged with a number of public order offences — including engaging in threatening behaviour. Picture: Larry Cummins

A district court judge was not happy with the claim made by a man facing sentencing for multiple dangerous driving and public order offences that three bottles of cider did not impair his driving.

A probation report was presented to Cork District Court on Monday in respect of 45-year-old Gerard Walsh, of 72 Bakers Road, Gurranabraher, Cork, and Judge Mary Dorgan said: “I’m not happy with it.”