Courts / Dublin / Report
Cocaine dealer jailed despite evidence he's not 'medically fit' for prison
Summary
Brian Wildman, 41, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possessing €293,313 in cocaine and cannabis for sale and €19,130 in cash proceeds, after gardaí raided his Clonsilla home on 1 August 2020. He was caught attempting to flush a bag of cocaine down the toilet; authorities seized drugs worth €158,047 and cannabis resin worth €135,266. Wildman's co‑accused, Keith Banks, 45, had been jailed for five years in June 2022 for the same offences. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced Wildman to three years' imprisonment, a lesser term than Banks, after hearing extensive evidence of Wildman's medical difficulties. He has neurosarcoidosis, chronic seizures, and requires chemotherapy and immunosuppressants; medical reports described him as "fragile" and not medically fit for prison. The court ordered all medical reports to be forwarded to the prison service and urged Wildman to inform prison authorities of his condition.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cocaine dealer jailed despite evidence he's not 'medically fit' for prison. Charges or matters: possessing €293,313 in cocaine and cannabis for sale and supply at his home in Charnwood Grove, Clonsilla, Co Dublin on August 1, 2020; the same offences as Wildman and was jailed for five years in June 2022. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 1, 2020 Incident
- June 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-04-25 Publication
Why: Michael Bowman SC, defending, explained that Wildman requires regular hospitalisation for chemotherapy to manage the brain swelling and is also on immunosuppressant medication. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possessing €293,313 in cocaine and cannabis for sale and supply at his home in Charnwood Grove, Clonsilla, Co Dublin on August 1, 2020; the same offences as Wildman and was jailed for five years in June 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Banks (45) of Castleknock Glade, Laurel Lodge, Blanchardstown, pleaded guilty to the same offences as Wildman and was jailed for five years in June 2022. Passing sentence on Wildman today, Judge Martin Nolan imposed a lesser sentence than that handed to Banks, after hearing extensive evidence of Wildman's medical difficulties.
Convicted Person
Charges: the same offences as Wildman and was jailed for five years in June 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence on Wildman today, Judge Martin Nolan imposed a lesser sentence than that handed to Banks, after hearing extensive evidence of Wildman's medical difficulties.
Places mentioned
Topics
Related court reports
- Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
- Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
- Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
- 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
- Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
- 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request