They were charged with a number of offences.
A motorist has been arrested after a foot chase with Gardaí in Laois.
Their vehicle was stopped by the county's Roads Policing Unit in Portlaoise after an alert signalled it had no insurance.
Officers pursued the car, before the driver abandoned it and fled on foot.
They were later found to be intoxicated, uninsured and disqualified from driving.
Gardaí arrested the motorist and charged them with multiple offences - their vehicle was also seized.
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Europe's largest outdoor event kicks off next week.
Buildings Across Westmeath To Light Up For Mental Health
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Two Vehicles Seized By Offaly Gardaí
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American And Irish Firefighters Team Up To Cycle For Charity
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Meath Teen Reported Missing Last Week Located
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Promise Of Summer Temperatures Across The Midlands This Weekend
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Petition Launched To Improve Lighting In Offaly Town
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Daughter Of Two Major Movie Stars On Tour In The Midlands
She has been hoping to visit the region for years.
Missing Roscommon Teen Found Safe And Well
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