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Gemma Greene admits to endangerment after notorious live-streamed chase

Summary

Gemma Greene, 27, of Bunratty Road, Coolock, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to endangerment for recklessly driving toward a Garda on the M50 on March 1 2021, forcing the officer to take evasive action. The incident, which was live‑streamed on social media, involved a car chase at junction 9 northbound. Prosecutor Maddie Grant said the State accepted the plea on the basis of recklessness. Defence counsel Gregory Murphy noted the client had not attracted Garda attention since and was experiencing personal difficulties at the time. Judge Martin Nolan set a sentencing date of March 19.

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What: Report matter: Gemma Greene admits to endangerment after notorious live-streamed chase. Charges or matters: recklessly engaging in conduct in such a manner as to drive in the direction of a garda, who was out of his vehicle, forcing him to take evasive measures to stop him being struck carrying with it a substantial risk of harm or death on the M50 motorway at junction 9 Northbound on March 1, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

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• March 1, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 19 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-02-12 Publication

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