Louth drugs accused released from custody after grandmother provides bail
A 39-year-old roofer accused of the sale or supply of drugs has been released from custody after taking up bail.
Brendan Duffy, Knockagh, Hackballscross, Dundalk, appeared before a special district court sitting on Easter Monday, charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis and cocaine, at his home address on April 5 last.
On that occasion Judge Stephanie Coggans set bail in the defendant’s own bond of €20,000 with €10,000 cash lodged and a €20,000 independent surety to be approved.
As part of the bail terms he must reside at Knockagh, Hackballscross; sign on daily at Dundalk Garda Station, observe an 11pm to 7am curfew, surrunder his passport and undertake not to apply for new travel documents, be contactable by mobile phone and remain intoxicant-free.
Mr Duffy was remanded in custody with consent to bail to the following Wednesday, April 8, after the court heard that an independent surety was available but the cash coould not be retrieved because of the Bank Holiday.
In Dundalk Court on the adjourned date, the accused’s grandmother was approved as an independent surety. She also provided the cash lodgement.
A garda involved in the case said that the alleged value of the drugs “is in the region of €8,000” and that there was “potential for other serious matters”.
Judge Nicola Andrews granted bail in the terms outlined and adjourned the matter to June 3 for DPP directions and for confirmation that Mr Duffy was complying with the bail conditions.