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Local councillor welcomes proposed change to driving bans

Jun 29, 2026 17:38
By Shannonside News
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Local councillor welcomes proposed change to driving bans

As things stand, people convicted of dangerous driving causing death are disqualified from driving for a time.

Calls for a law change which would ensure driving bans commence from the time of release have been welcomed locally.

As things stand, people convicted of dangerous driving causing death are disqualified from driving for a time.

However, it begins from the day of their sentencing, meaning much of the ban is served by the time they're out of prison.

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Junior transport minister Seán Canney is set to close the loophole this week.

Local Cllr Micheál Frain feels its something that needs to be done:

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