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Case No. 3176Dangerous driving causing serious harm · Co. Dublin · 27 May 2022

Convicted killer Derek Moore granted travel permission while awaiting sentencing for dangerous driving

Derek Moore, 43, a convicted killer with 44 previous convictions, was granted permission by Judge Orla Crowe at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to travel abroad for one week on a family holiday while awaiting sentencing for dangerous driving causing serious harm to Ukrainian grandmother Valentyna Linck on Amiens Street, Dublin, in May 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 May
  5. Convicted1 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatHis speed shortly before striking the injured party was assessed at between 150km/h and 158km/h. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatLinck suffered significant facial and head injuries, leg and arm fractures, a stroke, and a brain bleed. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatLinck spent one month in a coma and required several surgeries. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatLinck is in constant pain, has facial scarring, can no longer work, and is not as independent as before. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMoore pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious harm to Valentyna Linck on 27 May 2022 at Amiens Street. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe also pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatFurther counts of dangerous driving are to be taken into consideration by the court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMoore was seen speeding and doing wheelies on the motorbike in Dublin's north inner city before the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHis speed shortly before striking the injured party was assessed at between 150km/hr and 158km/hr. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatValentyna Linck was crossing Amiens Street with her daughter and a friend near the railway bridge when Moore struck her. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatLinck suffered significant facial and head injuries, leg and arm fractures, a stroke, a brain bleed, spent one month in a coma and required several surgeries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred at Amiens Street near the railway bridge. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMoore pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious harm, two counts of dangerous driving, and driving under the influence of an intoxicant. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case is to be finalised on 29 June 2026 by Judge Pauline Codd at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Orla Crowe relaxed bail conditions to allow Moore to travel abroad for one week. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case is due to be finalised on 29 June 2026 by Judge Pauline Codd. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Codd adjourned sentencing until June to allow Moore to undergo detoxification from benzodiazepines so he can go onto medication for his newly diagnosed ADHD. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Orla Crowe relaxed the bail conditions to allow Moore to travel for one week. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMoore has 44 previous convictions including manslaughter, assault causing serious harm, attempted robbery, possession of drugs, endangerment, and eight for dangerous driving. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMoore is a nephew of veteran criminal Gerry Hutch. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSentencing was adjourned until June to allow Moore to undergo detoxification from benzodiazepines for his newly diagnosed ADHD. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThere was no connection between Moore and Linck before the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMoore has an adult son and an infant with his new partner. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMoore has been on bail and has not come to Garda attention except for one public order matter. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere was no connection between the parties before the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMoore has an adult son and an infant with his new partner and has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Convicted killer awaiting sentence allowed holiday despite Garda objections

    Bail variation hearing in which Judge Crowe relaxed conditions to allow Moore to travel abroad for one week; sentencing adjourned to 29 June 2026 to allow Moore to undergo benzodiazepine detoxification before starting ADHD medication.

    convicted, Derek Moore, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derek Moorevictim, Valentyna Linck, female, Ukrainian, non-irishValentyna Linck
  2. 1 May2026
    Convictedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Convicted killer allowed on family holiday before sentencing over serious crash

    Bail variation hearing in which Judge Orla Crowe relaxed bail conditions to allow Moore to travel abroad for one week despite Garda objections, while he awaits sentencing by Judge Pauline Codd on 29 June 2026. Details of the collision, the victim's injuries, and Moore's criminal history were outlined.

    victim, Valentyna Linck, female, Ukrainian, non-irishValentyna Linckconvicted, Derek Moore, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derek Moore