Driver of vehicle driven the wrong way down the M9 in Kilkenny was a ‘tired, older driver’

A motorist drove a vehicle against the flow of traffic on the M9 motorway in County Kilkenny. Gardaí identified the individual involved as an older driver who was suffering from fatigue at the time of the incident.

Following the event, authorities have indicated that the case highlights a broader need for public discussion regarding the suitability of certain individuals to operate vehicles on high-speed motorway networks.