Those caught exceeding the speed limit will be issued a Fixed Charge Notice fine of €160 along with three penalty points.

Caroline Ginnelly believes the new restrictions which lower speed limits on rural local roads from 80km/h to 60km/h on Friday will not make a huge impact on accidents, especially at night.

The 35-year-old, Ireland’s fifth most capped men’s player with 103, was due to be examined by medical staff on Wednesday

South Tipperary County Council has contended that the road surface at the accident location was more than satisfactory and it offered more than sufficient grip to vehicles.

Chloe Geraghty (28) claimed she suffered a neck and shoulder injury and still has pain after the incident.

Mr Justice Mark Heslin said the court was told Jason Kearney, of Elm Grove, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin, had a 15-year driving ban at the time of the accident on November 20th, 2016

The High Court heard that Joshua Nevin was only 17 years old when the accident happened six years ago

The woman was on the phone calling the gardaí when O’Donnell got into his car and tried to drive away