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Collopy disputes evidence on prison conditions in Bulgaria
Summary
Jonathan Collopy, 34, of St Mary's Park, Limerick, is wanted in Bulgaria to serve an 18‑month sentence for drink driving committed in his absence. He has a prior conviction for serious drug offences in 2004. Collopy's barrister, Katherine McGillicuddy BL, told Mr Justice Paul Burns that she requires two weeks to prepare submissions challenging Bulgarian authorities' claim that prisons are not overcrowded. The court adjourned the matter to March 25. The case follows Collopy's arrest on 5 November after a European Arrest Warrant was issued by Bulgaria.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Collopy disputes evidence on prison conditions in Bulgaria. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 25 Adjournment
- November 5 Adjournment
- 2021-03-09 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: Jonathan Collopy (34) of St Mary's Park, Limerick City, is wanted in Bulgaria to serve an 18-month sentence having been convicted of drink driving in his absence. Sgt Jim Kirwan, who objected to bail at the initial hearing, said Collopy has 17 previous convictions, mostly for road traffic matters in recent years but, he added, in 2004 he was jailed for serious drugs offences.; Mr Justice Burns adjourned the matter until March 25.
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