Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries described the drivers who drive at excessive speed as a "menace on our roads." She emphasized, "The disregard for speed limits... is irresponsible and dangerous."
Naas Gardaí operated a speed check point on the R445 in Naas on Friday, January 3, when they spotted a motorist travelling over double the speed limit at 129kmh in a 60kmh zone in "freezing temperatures."
Garda David Kelly described how, upon attending a single vehicle road accident at Cleavery, he encountered O'Connell, who admitted to coming from a pub while having a pint of Heineken in his van's cup holder.