IrelandThe Irish government plans to introduce legislation by the end of the year to impose longer prison sentences on individuals convicted of driving the wrong way on motorways. This follows a tragic incident where five teenagers died in a head-on collision caused by a car being driven the wrong way on the M9. Minister Seán Canney emphasized that such behavior is 'intolerable' and 'tempting fate,' distinguishing between accidental and intentional wrong-way driving. The proposed changes aim to address deliberate acts that endanger lives and include measures to protect police during pursuits. Officials will collaborate with the Department of Justice and law enforcement to draft the legislation.
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