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Woman in Midlands gets driving ban and fine for 'despicable' act in hospital carpark
A woman’s actions were branded “despicable” as she was banned from driving for parking in a hospital disabled space in Laois.
Brigid Ann McInerney (65) of New Road, Portlaoise was found guilty of parking in a disabled space at Dublin Road, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on July 9, 2024.
Detective Garda JP O’Brien said he was on an armed escort to the hospital on the date in question and noticed a number of disabled spaces taken up by cars. He said he “gave her an hour and a half to move” but she didn’t.
Judge Andrew Cody said the parking spaces are for the elderly and vulnerable in society.
“Nowhere is it more important than at the entrance to a hospital,” said Judge Cody.
He described the incident as "absolutely despicable” as he handed down a six month driving ban and fined the woman €750.
The defendant was not in attendance at the sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
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