No jail for truck driver whose careless driving lead to death of 'devoted father'

The victim's widow told the court in her victim impact statement: "I find it difficult to find joy."

Paul Van Tamlin outside court today. “I am truly saddened and ashamed to have been part of this fateful day. I apologise unreservedly for not being a more professional driver on that day.”

A 58-year-old truck driver whose careless driving caused the death of a father of three outside Ennis has walked free from court.

This follows Judge Brian O’Callaghan at Ennis Circuit Court opting not to jail Paul Van Tamlin of Lough Ramor Camping Caravan Park, Virginia, Co. Cavan, for the careless driving causing the death of Crusheen publican, Michael Fogarty, on June 5, 2018.