It was the second civil trial of Det Supt Rory Sheriff in four months after a civil jury failed to reach a conclusion last November.

The case was brought by John Bowe (41), who was arrested following the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, in 2014.

John Bowe (41) was arrested following the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, on December 5th, 2014.

John Bowe (41) was arrested following the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford on December 5th 2014.

The incident occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, on December 5th 2014.

John Bowe (41), an ex-garda, was convicted of dangerous driving charges arising from the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford on December 5th, 2014