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Woman (40) who had succesful career before alcohol difficulties is banned from roads

Date
2026-03-05
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Iwana Waldynsk was fined after the court found she had refused to provide a blood or urine sample following her arrest. Judge Anne Watkin imposed a €1,500 fine and disqualified Waldynsk from driving for four years. Iwana Waldynsk pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman (40) who had succesful career before alcohol difficulties is banned from roads. Charges or matters: failing to provide a blood or urine sample following a drink-driving arrest. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Iwana Waldynsk

Accused

Charges: failing to provide a blood or urine sample following a drink-driving arrest (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Judge Watkin imposed a €1,500 fine, allowed nine months to pay, and disqualified Waldynsk from driving for four years.

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Dún Laoghaire District Court
Secondary Mention
Garda Station
  • was brought to Dundrum Garda Station
  • Dundrum
  • was requested at the garda station

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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