Brian Rattigan's drug conviction appeal dismissed

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Brian Rattigan's appeal against his conviction for possessing diamorphine for sale or supply was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 10 October 2018.

The convictions arose from drugs found at Hughes Road South, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, in May 2008.

The Special Criminal Court had imposed 17 years for the principal convictions, backdated to 1 June 2008.

The Court of Appeal rejected challenges concerning search warrants, evidence, drug valuation and constructive possession.

It concluded that Rattigan's trial was satisfactory and that his conviction was safe.