Limerick man who was living in his car has ‘turned his life around’, court hears

A LIMERICK man who was living in his car for a period and was addicted to drugs and alcohol has turned his life around, Kilmallock Court heard.

Jamie Murphy, aged, 26, of Bilboa, Cappamore pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, being unaccompanied by a qualified driver and no L plates.

He was stopped by Garda John Ryan at Shanacloone, Cappamore on September 24, 2017.

Mr Murphy has two previous convictions for no insurance.

Brendan Gill, solicitor for Mr Murphy, said at the time his client was living a “chaotic life”.

“He was resident in his vehicle. He was addicted to various drugs and alcohol. He has turned his life around. He is working in the kitchen of a boarding school. He hasn’t come to garda attention since,” said Mr Gill.

Judge Marian O’Leary handed down a four month suspended prison sentence and fined Mr Murphy €500 for driving without insurance. He was fined €100 for being unaccompanied by a qualified driver.

The no L plates offence was taken into consideration.