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Case No. 13599Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Offaly · 9 Dec 2024

Edenderry man's drugs prosecution adjourned pending DPP directions

On 9 December 2024 a 30-year-old man, Conor Dunne, of Cokery Lane, Edenderry, Offaly, was alleged to have had drugs for sale or supply to others at 8A Cokery Lane. At Tullamore District Court, reported on 29 May 2025, Sergeant Richard Thornton said gardaí were awaiting a certificate from Forensic Science Ireland, and Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the prosecution pending DPP directions. The judge warned the prosecution would be struck out unless directions were available, with the next order to be peremptory against the DPP. The latest development is that Dunne was remanded on continuing bail to 25 June 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Conor Dunne, a 30-year-old man, is alleged to have had drugs for sale or supply to others.
Where
The alleged offence took place at 8A Cokery Lane, Edenderry, County Offaly.
When
The alleged offence took place on 9 December 2024.
Charges
The allegation is possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court, and the case was reported on 29 May 2025.
  • Sergeant Richard Thornton told the court that an adjournment was sought because gardaí were waiting for a certificate from Forensic Science Ireland.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the prosecution for DPP directions.
  • The judge said the next order would be peremptory against the DPP and that the prosecution would be struck out unless directions were available.
Investigation
Forensic Science Ireland analyses suspected drugs samples and issues certificates to gardaí.
Other details
  • The allegation will be dropped unless the DPP issues directions on how the prosecution should proceed.
  • Dunne was remanded on continuing bail to 25 June 2025.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged drugs offence took place at 8A Cokery Lane, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 9 December 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeDunne is alleged to have had drugs for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCourt heard that directions from the DPP are awaited. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí were waiting for a certificate from Forensic Science Ireland, so an adjournment was sought. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the prosecution for DPP directions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the next order would be peremptory against the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the prosecution would be struck out unless directions were available. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceDunne was remanded on continuing bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe allegation will be dropped unless the DPP issues directions on how the prosecution should proceed. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherForensic Science Ireland analyses suspected drugs samples and issues certificates to gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Judge warns gardai that Offaly drugs prosecution could be struck out

    First report in the list of this case. It covers a court appearance where the judge adjourned for DPP directions, warned the prosecution could be struck out, and remanded Dunne on continuing bail to 25 June.

    accused, Conor Dunne, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Dunne