Garda faces trial for dangerous driving causing serious harm after Brazilian delivery driver’s leg severed by car on M50. How can a Case so Serious, Stay in the District Court? Judge Finan noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions had authorised the case to stay in the District Court if the accused pleaded guilty.

The judge has authorised the case to stay in the District Court if the accused pleads guilty

When the incident allegedly occurred, he was at a slip road to the motorway in Tallaght.

Following a probe by Fiosru, the police ombudsman (formerly Gsoc), criminal proceedings have commenced.

Garda Neil Doyle, of Dundrum station, was summonsed to appear at Dublin District Court today on a charge of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm at Junction 11 north, at the M50 on October 28, 2023.

The Garda, dressed in a suit and tie, stood forward when the case was called, but did not address the court.