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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4041Dangerous driving causing death (suspended sentence re-activation) · Co. Dublin · 12 Nov 2023

Cameron Cooper's suspended sentence partially re-activated over phone in prison cell

Cameron Cooper, 24, had two months of his suspended sentence re-activated at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after a mobile phone was found in his cell. He was originally sentenced to five years and three months in March 2025 for the hit-and-run death of 21-year-old apprentice electrician Dylan Killalee Maher in November 2023.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Jan
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenA mobile phone was found in Cooper's cell on 26 September 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fatal crash occurred on 12 November 2023 on Naas Road and Turnpike Road (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeCooper was driving at twice the speed limit when he struck Dylan Killalee Maher, killing him instantly, before fleeing the scene (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeCooper was convicted of possessing a mobile phone while in prison at Cloverhill District Court in December 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeCooper pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death, driving with no insurance, making a false report of a crime, and failing to offer assistance to avoid criminal or civil prosecution (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe hearing took place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court under Section 99 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceCameron Cooper was sentenced to five years and three months in March 2025 for the hit-and-run death of Dylan Killalee Maher (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe final year of the sentence was suspended for five years on conditions including good behaviour and keeping the peace (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceCooper was disqualified from driving for nine years (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceCooper was fined €300 for the phone possession offence (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Ronan Munro re-activated two months of the 12-month suspended portion (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCooper called emergency services but falsely told gardaí his car had been stolen in an attempt to avoid blame (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDylan Killalee Maher was a 21-year-old apprentice electrician (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCooper lost his enhanced prisoner status and his job following the phone incident but has since regained his enhanced status (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTwo random drug tests provided to the court were clear of all substances (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jan2026
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Shouting in court as fatal hit-and-run driver handed more prison time

    Reports the re-activation of two months of Cooper's 12-month suspended portion following a phone possession conviction at Cloverhill District Court; includes the victim's mother's emotional outburst in court and the judge's response.

    victim, Dylan Killalee Maher, 21, male, irish (judged from name)Dylan Killalee Maherconvicted, Cameron Cooper, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cameron Cooper