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Man loses appeal against 7-year jail sentence for €2m drugs possession

Summary

Terry O'Donoghue, 51, of Tallaght, was found guilty of possessing €2 million worth of cannabis for sale or supply at Cookstown Industrial Estate between 27 and 28 February 2013. He was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, with the final three years suspended, by Judge Mary Ellen Ring on 7 April 2014. O'Donoghue appealed against the severity of the sentence, but the Court of Appeal found no error in principle. Mr Justice Alan Mahon, sitting with Justices Garrett Sheehan and John Edwards, upheld the sentence, noting the large value of the drugs and O'Donoghue's extensive involvement in the operation, including renting premises and organising vehicles. The appeal was dismissed, leaving the 10‑year term, three years suspended, in place. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man loses appeal against 7-year jail sentence for €2m drugs possession. Charges or matters: possessing €2 million worth of cannabis for sale or supply at Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, between February 27 and 28, 2013. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• February 27 Incident
• April 7, 2014 Incident
• 2016-02-16 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Appeal

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