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Father and son ordered to pay State's costs over failed Covid fine challenge

Date
2026-02-26
Stage
Appeal
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Nicolae and Florin Mazarache have been ordered to pay the State's legal costs after losing their appeal over Covid-era fixed penalty notices issued after they travelled to Dublin Airport. The Court of Appeal held that questions about the notices and any prosecution belonged in the District Court; Ms Justice Nuala Butler made the opposed costs order.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father and son ordered to pay State's costs over failed Covid fine challenge. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court
  • Court of Appeal
Secondary Mention
Residence

Topics

Stage Appeal

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