2018-12-18
Family of boy (6) killed after he was struck by van forgive repeat offender driver
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: James O'Brien (37) of Kilbogget Grove, Cabinteely, Dublin was jailed for four years today after he pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing the death of Cian Marren at Shanganagh Road, Shankill, Dublin, on July 28, 2017. She sentenced O'Brien to four years in prison.; Gda Cormack agreed with Orla Crowe SC, defending, that O'Brien was in great state of distress and had asked to be remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing date.