The Director of Public Prosecutions v Kestutis Buivydas
Date
26 March 2026
Venue
Galway Circuit Court
Judge
His Honour Judge Brian O’Callaghan.
Summary
On 26 March 2026, at Galway Circuit Court, Kestutis Buivydas of Carnmore West, Oranmore, County Galway pleaded guilty to the following offence:
- Keep for sale or delivery specified tobacco products, to wit, 46,760 cigarettes, otherwise than in a pack or packs to which a tax stamp, by means of which Tobacco Products Tax at the appropriate rate has been levied or paid in respect of such tobacco products, is affixed to each such pack in the prescribed manner, contrary to section 78(3) and (5) of the Finance Act 2005, as amended. The estimated value of the goods concerned is €39,225.50.
Outcome
Judge O’Callaghan imposed a one-year sentence, suspended in full, and imposed a fine of €1,050 in respect of the offence.