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Collopy claims risk of inadequate care for 'severe back' pain if extradited
Summary
Jonathan Collopy, 34, of St Mary's Park, Limerick, faces extradition to Bulgaria to serve an 18‑month sentence for drink driving. He has a prior conviction for serious drug offences in the early 2000s. Collopy's counsel, Katherine McGillicuddy BL, argued that extradition would expose him to inadequate medical care for his severe back and disc problems, citing Bulgarian prison conditions as substandard. She highlighted concerns about bed‑bug infestations, lack of pillows, and a single doctor for 600 inmates, arguing these factors could worsen Collopy's health. The Minister's counsel, Grainne Mullan BL, countered that Bulgarian authorities had provided information on living space (not less than four square metres), private bathrooms, daylight, ventilation, and active treatment in a specialised hospital in Sofia. She also noted assurances of inpatient and outpatient care and that prisoners can apply to the court if rights are breached.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Collopy claims risk of inadequate care for 'severe back' pain if extradited. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 19 Incident
- November 5 Incident
- 2021-03-25 Publication
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Outcome: Jonathan Collopy, who is wanted in Bulgaria to serve a sentence for drink driving and who has a conviction for serious drugs offences from the early 2000s, claims there is a risk he will receive inadequate medical care for his "severe back pain" should he be extradited there, the High Court has heard. Mr 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.
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