Man at Naas Court today gets almost 2 years jail with mother dying from cancer

A man who Naas Gardaí report following for up to seven miles, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison, for eight counts of dangerous driving.

The 22-year-old, who appeared in court today, has a mother with terminal cancer, his Defence Conal Boyce, told the court.

The accused pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and having false tax and insurance discs.

Inspector David O'Sullivan outlined how the accused was driving around the roundabout in Kildare.

He was seen by Gardaí driving off at an 'excessive speed.'

At Cherryvale he was observed driving on a continuous white line.He stopped at Mayfield Junction, Gardaí it is understood were following him for about seven miles using flashing lights and sirens.

The accused, with no previous convictions, was driving the BMW at about 3.50pm.

Defence Solicitor, Conal Boyce, said: "When he stopped, the adrenalin rush had ceased. It is beyond comprehension that someone would react to the Gardai in this way."

The court heard how the accused is working a car valetor and offered a 'substantial contribution' of €5,000 to the court.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said: "I don't see anyway out, I have to send this man to prison. He put himself at risk, I have a duty to him and to the public.It is awful stuff, seriously high end, the only thing lacking is an accident."

Judge Zaidan imposed a 20 months sentence in total while the young man got a six years ban from driving.

In the event of an appeal, he was ordered to pay €750, with his own bond of €1,000.