The Commissioner, and Justice Minister Simon Harris, will address the conference in Galway.

Baby John's body was found on White Strand just outside Cahersiveen almost 39 years ago.

The two Gardaí are recovering at home following the incident.

Two people who were in the other car involved were taken to Drogheda and Cavan Hospitals for treatment.

A post mortem examination is expected to take place today.

Twenty people have died on Irish roads this year.