Former Kerry footballer, Darragh Ó Sé, faced charges of several charges including one of drinking-driving at Naas district court, though he was no there in person.
From Independent.ie
But when the case was called, at Naas District Court, Chief Superintendent Pat Mangan told Judge Desmond Zaidan that the cases against the famous footballer were being withdrawn, on the instructions of the DPP.
"Why?" the judge asked.
Chief Supt Mangan explained documents had been shown to gardai to indicate that Mr O Se's insurance and driving licence were in order.
The charges of dangerous driving and drink-driving were withdrawn for "procedural reasons".
When Judge Desmond Zaidan said that Ó Sé should have at least appeared in court, Ó Sé's solicitor said that his absence had been on his advice.
Judge Zaidn dismissed the case while adding "I don't know what these procedural reasons are."
