Transport Infrastructure Ireland has said the closures will see the tunnel closed completely, with traffic diversions in place.

According to Transport Infrastructure Ireland that figures is set to rise to 75 by the end of the year - at 70% increase on 2023. 

Tony Caulfield, from Cathedral Road in Gurranabraher in Cork, appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court having pleaded guilty to offences such as endangerment, dangerous driving and criminal damage.