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Cystic fibrosis sufferer avoids jail for holding gun, drugs and stolen bikes
Summary
Dylan Mooney, 26, a cystic‑fibrosis sufferer, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of cannabis resin, cannabis herb, a semi‑automatic pistol and two charges of handling stolen property. He had accrued a €15,000 gambling debt and agreed to hold the gun, ammunition, €20,600 worth of cannabis and two motorbikes to settle it. Judge Melanie Greally, after considering his medical condition and lack of prior convictions, imposed a four‑year prison sentence, suspended in full, with conditions of good behaviour, peace‑keeping and 18 months' engagement with the Probation Service. Mooney had not attracted Garda attention since May 2019 and had cooperated with the investigation, including admitting responsibility for the firearm and drugs found in a safe in his grandfather's attic. The motorbikes, each valued at about €1,750, were also seized. The case was adjourned in 2019 to allow for a probation report and to assess the risk of infection in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cystic fibrosis sufferer avoids jail for holding gun, drugs and stolen bikes. Charges or matters: possession of cannabis resin, cannabis herb, a semi-automatic pistol and two charges of handling stolen property at his home on September 19, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 19, 2017 Adjournment
- January 2019 Adjournment
- May 2019 Other
- 2022-05-10 Publication
Why: A cystic fibrosis sufferer who agreed to hold a semi-automatic pistol, cannabis and two stolen motorbikes in order to pay off a gambling debt has been given a four-year suspended sentence. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of cannabis resin, cannabis herb, a semi-automatic pistol and two charges of handling stolen property at his home on September 19, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally said normally such a crime would attract a prison sentence but said that Mooney's "well-being" should be preserved and "the risk of infection for CF sufferers is a major concern". Judge Greally sentenced Mooney to four years in prison, which she suspended in full on a number of conditions including that he keep the peace and be of good behaviour and engage with the Probation Service for 18 months.; Judge Melanie Greally had adjourned the case in January 2019 having heard evidence to allow for the preparation of a probation report.
Places mentioned
- Sheephill Avenue
- Blanchardstown
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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