Ireland Case No. 3176Dangerous driving causing serious harm · Co. Dublin · 27 May 2022
Man allowed to travel abroad while awaiting dangerous driving sentence in Dublin
Derek Moore, a man with 44 previous convictions including manslaughter, struck Valentyna Linck, a Ukrainian woman, on a motorbike on Amiens Street, Dublin, on 27 May 2022 while travelling at between 150 and 158 km/hr after doing wheelies in a 50 km/hr zone. Ms Linck suffered significant facial and head injuries, leg and arm fractures, a stroke, and a brain bleed, and spent a month in a coma. Moore pleaded guilty in December 2025 to dangerous driving causing serious harm, two counts of dangerous driving, and driving under the influence of an intoxicant, with a blood test showing cannabis at nearly four times the legal limit. The case was directed to trial on indictment in January 2023, and sentencing is due on 29 June 2026 before Judge Pauline Codd at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. In May 2026, Judge Orla Crowe relaxed his bail conditions to allow him to travel abroad for one week while awaiting sentence, despite Garda objections.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 Jan
3 reports - Convicted13 Dec
3 reports - Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- On 27 May 2022, Derek Moore struck Valentyna Linck on a motorbike on Amiens Street, Dublin, while travelling at between 150 and 158 km/hr after doing wheelies in a 50 km/hr zone.
- Ms Linck suffered significant facial and head injuries, leg and arm fractures, a stroke, and a brain bleed, spent one month in a coma, and required several surgeries.
- A blood sample from Moore tested positive for cannabis at 19.2 ng/ml, almost four times the legal limit of 5 ng/ml.
- Where
- The collision occurred at Amiens Street near the railway bridge, Dublin.
- When
- The incident occurred on 27 May 2022.
- Cause
- Moore was seen speeding and doing wheelies on the motorbike in Dublin's north inner city before the collision.
- Charges
- Moore pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious harm, two counts of dangerous driving, and driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
- In court
- The case was directed to trial on indictment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in January 2023, and sentencing is due on 29 June 2026 before Judge Pauline Codd.
- Sentence
- Judge Codd indicated a custodial sentence is likely in light of the injuries and adjourned sentencing to allow Moore to undergo benzodiazepine detoxification for his newly diagnosed ADHD.
- Other details
- Moore has 44 previous convictions including manslaughter, assault causing serious harm, attempted robbery, and possession of drugs, and was disqualified from driving at the time of the offence.
- In May 2026, Judge Orla Crowe relaxed Moore's bail conditions to allow him to travel abroad for one week while awaiting sentence, despite Garda objections.
- Moore's age is reported as 39 in the key facts and 42 in the December 2025 article, with the case file listing 43.
82 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDerek Moore is 39 and lives at Champions Avenue, Dublin 1 (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. (irishmirror.ie, thejournal.ie)
- whatMoore has 44 previous convictions including manslaughter, assault causing serious harm, attempted robbery and possession of drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore was disqualified from driving for five years at the time of the offence. (irishmirror.ie, thejournal.ie)
- whatThe motorbike was insured and in good working order but the back tyre tread was below the legal limit. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore's speed shortly before striking the victim was assessed at between 150 km/hr and 158 km/hr. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe collision occurred around lunchtime on a Friday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMs Linck was crossing Amiens Street with her daughter and a friend near the railway bridge when struck. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMs Linck suffered significant facial and head injuries, leg and arm fractures, a stroke and a brain bleed. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMs Linck spent one month in a coma and required several surgeries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMs Linck is in constant pain, has facial scarring, can no longer work and is less independent. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA blood sample from Moore tested positive for cannabis at 19.2 ng/ml, almost four times the legal limit of 5 ng/ml. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore told gardai he had been smoking two to four joints of cannabis a night since his release from prison 10 months earlier. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore was seen doing a wheelie for 71 metres at 99 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore did another wheelie for 71 metres at 106 km/hr. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore's speed on Amiens Street was calculated at 151 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe motorbike collided with two other vehicles stopped at a red light at the Talbot Street-Amiens Road junction. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatEmergency services deemed the victim's injuries life-threatening at the scene and she was rushed to the Mater Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMs Linck is no longer living in Ireland. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatDet Sgt Noone estimates medical costs of €140,000 and loss of income of around €110,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore's home was searched and CCTV, motorbike boots and other items were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMoore pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious harm. (thejournal.ie)
- whatLinck suffered significant facial and head injuries, as well as leg and arm fractures. (thejournal.ie)
- whatLinck is no longer able to work. (thejournal.ie)
- whatMoore pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious harm to Valentyna Linck. (thejournal.ie)
- whatMs Linck was crossing Amiens Street with her daughter and a friend when Moore struck her. (thejournal.ie)
- whatMs Linck suffered significant facial and head injuries and leg and arm fractures. (thejournal.ie)
- 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)
- 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 happened at Amiens Street. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe collision happened on Amiens Street in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred at Amiens Street near the railway bridge. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 27 May 2022 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision happened on 27 May 2022. (thejournal.ie)
- causeMoore was seen speeding and doing wheelies on the motorbike before the collision. (thejournal.ie)
- causeMoore's speed shortly before he struck the injured party was assessed at between 150km/hr and 158km/hr. (thejournal.ie)
- causeBefore the collision, Moore was seen speeding and doing wheelies on a motorbike in Dublin's north inner city. (thejournal.ie)
- causeHis speed shortly before he struck the injured party was assessed at between 150km/hr and 158km/hr. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGarda Shane Noone served a book of evidence on the accused in court (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA blood sample taken from Moore tested positive for cannabis. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeMoore was charged in October with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMoore was also charged with six counts of dangerous driving at Summerhill on the same date (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeFurther counts of dangerous driving are to be taken into consideration by the court. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMoore also pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeMoore pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious harm, two counts of dangerous driving, and driving under the influence of an intoxicant. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMoore appeared on bail at Dublin District Court (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Bryan Smyth noted the DPP directed trial on indictment on the dangerous driving causing serious harm charge (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case will go before the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court with next hearing on 27 January 2023 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe remaining district court charges were adjourned until a date in July (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge described Moore's driving as completely outrageous. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge agreed to order a probation report and adjourned the case. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded Moore on continuing bail and directed weekly urinalysis. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Pauline Codd is due to finalise the case on 29 June. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Crowe relaxed Moore's bail conditions to allow him to travel for one week. (thejournal.ie)
- 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)
- sentenceJudge Codd had indicated a custodial sentence is likely in light of the injuries involved. (thejournal.ie)
- otherMoore was granted legal aid (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMoore was remanded on bail with conditions including no contact with witnesses (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused made no reply to any of the counts after caution (irishmirror.ie)
- otherDefence solicitor John Feaheny was given an order for copies of garda interview videos (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGardaí objected to the bail variation, and the defence said Moore had complied with previous travel conditions. (thejournal.ie)
- otherMoore has 44 previous convictions, including for manslaughter and assault causing serious harm. (thejournal.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
newest first- 1 May2026Convicted 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.
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Reports the bail variation hearing at which Moore was allowed to travel abroad for one week while awaiting sentence, and sets out the background of the 2022 collision and his guilty pleas.
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Reports the guilty pleas, the prosecution account of speeding and wheelies before the collision, the victim's injuries, the cannabis blood test, and the adjournment for a probation report.
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Reports that Judge Bryan Smyth directed trial on indictment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with next hearing on 27 January 2023. Moore was remanded on bail with conditions including no contact with witnesses. Gardaí had taken over 100 statements. The remaining district court charges were adjourned to a date in July.
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