Gangland criminal who killed UL student in hit-and-run has five years added to sentence on appeal

"A gangland criminal, who caused the death of a 21-year-old student in a notorious hit-and-run case where he had filmed himself speeding just moments before, will now serve an extra five years in prison after the Court of Appeal ruled that his original eight-year sentence for this and other offences was unduly lenient. In resentencing Kieran Fogarty (21) to a total of 14 years in prison with the final year suspended, Ms Justice Tara Burns today noted the serious impact his actions had on the family of Joe Drennan."

"A gangland criminal, who caused the death of a 21-year-old student in a notorious hit-and-run case where he had filmed himself speeding just moments before, will now serve an extra five years in prison after the Court of Appeal ruled that his original eight-year sentence for this and other offences was unduly lenient."

Kieran Fogarty, aged 21, caused the death of 21-year-old student Joe Drennan in a notorious hit-and-run after filming himself speeding just moments before. The Court of Appeal determined that Fogarty's original eight-year sentence for the fatal collision and other offences was unduly lenient and increased his term by five years. He was resentenced to 14 years' imprisonment with the final year suspended. Ms Justice Tara Burns noted the serious impact of Fogarty's actions on Drennan's family. The resentencing reflects appellate scrutiny of sentencing adequacy in cases involving reckless driving that results in loss of life.

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