The Director of Public Prosecutions v Whitegate Fuels Limited

Date

1 November 2024

Venue

Cavan District Court

Judge

His Honour Judge Ray Finnegan

Summary

On 1 November 2024, Whitegate Fuels Limited, Edenburt, Whitegate, Virginia, Co. Cavan, pleaded guilty to:

  • Keeping for sale mineral oil for use as a propellant, on which Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) at the appropriate standard rate has not been paid, contrary to Section 102 (1A)(a)(i) and (4) of the Finance Act, 1999, as amended.

Outcome

Judge Ray Finnegan imposed a fine of €4,000 and a fifteen-day closure order on the company.