The car was also seized.
A learner driver has been arrested in Laois for a variety of traffic offences.
Gardaí initially pulled over the motorist after spotting them on their phone while at the wheel, but were also found to be driving unaccompanied and without tax or insurance.
The driver also tested positive for cannabis after a roadside drugs test.
Status Yellow Wind And Rain Warning In Effect This Morning
It expires for the Midlands and the rest of Leinster at 10 am.
Midlands Sisters Seriously Injured In M9 Crash Issue Update
Graiguecullen's Ella Hendricken and Niamh and Alma Kinsella were injured in the crash.
Primary School Councilling Sessions Likely To Be Rolled Out In Deis Schools
Laois students were included in the successful pilot programme.
Urgent Call For Progress On Proposed 20-Bed Midlands Hospice In Offaly
A recent vote saw all but one Offaly councillor back the project’s progression.
Laois Village Aiming For Major Parish Hall Redevelopment
Locals are setting up an limited company to oversee any works at Clonaslee's Parochial Hall.
Midlands MEP Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Women From Domestic Violence
Women’s Aid’s Femicide Watch raises awareness of the dangers women face.
Youth Mental Health Referrals Rise By 54% In Laois And Offaly
Referrals were by just under 40% in the first half of this year nationally.
Midlands Senator Calls For More Support For Families Facing Drug Debt Intimidation
Joe Flaherty made the call yesterday in the Seanad.
