David O’Brien jailed for heroin supply at Dublin court

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David O’Brien was jailed for 16 months for possessing heroin for sale or supply at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Melanie Greally imposed the sentence after taking account of his admissions and difficult background.

O’Brien pleaded guilty to the charge. The offence occurred on June 21, 2017, and the proceedings were reported on 16 February 2022. The court heard that he had co-operated with the investigation and was making progress on a methadone maintenance programme.