The offences took place on dates between September 2018 and June 2021
Two people involved a scheme to pose as learner drivers and sit the theory test on behalf of others are due to be sentenced on Thursday.
He told the court that information was obtained that third parties contacted the group, then arrangements were made for one of the group to pose as a learner driver at a theory test centre to sit the test, using a computerised system. Det Gda Cormack said separate investigations are ongoing, but some third parties have reported paying amounts between €1,000 and €2,000 to the group.
When interviewed for a second time in 2023, she admitted her role and was co-operative with the investigation. She told gardai she booked the tests and would direct Stepien to attend certain tests. He agreed with Simon Matthews BL, defending Stepien, that his client was paid low amounts for his involvement, receiving €150 per test, and was at the lowest rung of the ladder.
Mr Matthews asked the court to take into consideration his client's guilty plea, the contents of a governor's report and clean urine analysis. Mr Matthews said his client accepts responsibility for his actions and has taken significant steps to rehabilitate while in custody. He asked the court to give Stepien a chance.
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