The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardai said the victim was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the M8 road at Upper Riverstown.

The man remains in garda custody at this time.

Jennifer Thomas (46), of Oakfield View, Glanmire, Co Cork, was also banned from driving for 10 years.

The State had argued that the original sentence imposed on Wayne O’Callaghan (35) was too lenient and should be increased