Nationally 2.3 million euro has been raised for charities and organisations through court fines last year.

It was discovered that the motorist had no tax, NCT, or insurance.

In order to repay his debts, the court heard that Mr Shine had sold interests he held in assets including an apartment and sites of land.

Judge Richard Greene ordered that the Restraining Orders would not remain.

According to the NTA, All vehicles operating as a taxi must be fitted with a taximeter, roof sign with the driver holding a valid small public service vehicle license.

Judge Martina Baxter thanked the jury for the attention and time they had given to the case.

If the ruling is overturned, the US tech giant would be forced to pay over 14 billion euro.

Investigations are ongoing.