A Dublin mother who admitted killing a father-of-four after she crushed him with her car has been jailed for six years.
Claire Nolan, aged 25, of Sheephill Green in Blanchardstown, drove into Michael Duffy and crushed the 66-year-old against his son's house on 26 January 2008.
Mr Justice Paul Carney said today that this was an assault with a car, driven by a woman out of control on drink and drugs.
He said she fled the scene and attempted to destroy evidence by torching the car.
Judge Carney said alcohol and drugs were no defence. Regarding Ms Nolan's claim of turning her life around, the judge said that may or may not be the case in time.
He said he has no idea how she will respond when she comes to terms with serving a significant sentence in prison.
Judge Carney sentenced her to eight years in prison. He said the only factor in her favour was her guilty plea and he suspended two years.
