Corkman has dangerous driving charge struck out but is jailed for drug offences

Judge said she would give accused the chance to get back on the road so he could continue to be employed as a handyman but he still has to serve a three-month prison sentence on other charges

Accused had been charged with a drug offence in addition to driving offences. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 38-year-old father of three who is currently drug free in prison and is addressing his addiction has seen a charge of dangerous driving against him struck out, with the presiding judge giving the handyman an opportunity to turn his life around.

Shane Morrissey, of Townsend Place, Greenmount, Cork, appeared at Cork District Court on Wednesday by video link from Cork Prison.