A man who rammed a patrol car in a stolen 4x4, injuring two gardaí, has been sentenced to eight years in prison, with the final two years suspended.

A chronic heroin addict whose baby son was found with burns, cuts and bruises while lying in a bedroom that had “evidence of drug use” has had a State application to reactivate her suspended sentence adjourned.

A chronic heroin addict whose 15-month-old son was found with cuts, bruises and burns to his body while lying in a bedroom that had "evidence of drug use" has been remanded on bail pending sentence.