Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 April 2003

Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

In the early 1970s, I think, I was arrested following a traffic accident in Northern Ireland. I discovered that my insurance did not cover me in the Six Counties and only covered me in the Republic. I was released on bail of £5. When told by the policeman in Newry that my insurance was inadequate, I told him I thought I had the correct insurance at home. He said he would have to arrest me and asked if I had any money. I had one of those big white fivers that they had in those days and he said, "That will do. I will take that as bail." I went up a few days later—

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