Garda who lost foot in hit-and-run hopes to return to work

Mother-of-two who was driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs did not stop to help victim

Niall Flood, aged 53, suffered life-changing injuries when he was knocked down from behind on June 30 last year.

A Garda inspector, who was left for dead in a ditch after his foot was severed in a hit-and-run while he was off-duty enjoying a leisurely cycle, said he hopes to return to work.

Niall Flood, aged 53, Newcastle West, Limerick, suffered life-changing injuries when he was knocked down from behind by drink and drug driver Niamh McDonnell, on June 30 last year.