They said that the incident involving an articulated heavy goods vehicle (HGV) first began on the motorway.

Gardaí are appealing for information about the collision in Kilmeany on Friday night.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland will be reviewing the junction to ensure safety for road users

"You were trying out a new car? Well, tonight, you’ll be trying out a new bed in the Midland Prison."

The judge described the defendant’s behaviour was “inexcusable”

“This was absolute madness."

The two-car collision happened on the M9 at around 7.35pm on Thursday