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Penalties imposed for Dangerous Driving Being charged with dangerous driving in Ireland is a very serious offence and can incur a hefty sentence, if found guilty. The penalties imposed for dangerous driving will depend on whether or not a member of the public has been harmed or a death has occurred. If it is the case that a member of the public...

The Law & Liability – Accidents caused by animals straying onto roads Prior to the Animals Act of 1985, no liability was attached to the owner of domestic animals which strayed onto the road and caused damage and so provided for an immunity to landowners in respect of animals straying onto the roadway. Gibbs – v – Comerford (1942 Iri...