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Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of young school teacher is sent forward for trial

Date
2015-03-12

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Balbriggan

County
Dublin

Summary

Anthony Handley, 63, of Whitethorn Grove, Artane, is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 31‑year‑old primary school teacher Olivia Dunne and serious bodily harm to her five‑month‑old baby Aoibhe. The incident occurred on Dublin Road, Balbriggan, on 17 January. Dunne died after pushing her buggy away from an oncoming vehicle, saving her baby's life. Handley appeared at Balbriggan District Court, was sent forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, and remains on bail with a €300 bond. Judge Dermot Dempsey gave him an alibi caution and allowed two senior counsel for defence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of young school teacher is sent forward for trial. Procedural stage: trial

When:

January 17th Hearing Or Sentence
Friday, March 27th Adjournment
2015-03-12 Publication

Case subjects

Unnamed 63-year-old

Accused

Outcome: Prosecuting Garda Brian Kavanagh said there was no objection to bail and Judge Dempsey remanded the accused on continuing bail on his own bond of €300 to appear before Court 5 at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Friday, March 27th.