Ireland Case No. 4347Human trafficking · Co. Limerick · 11 Nov 2017
Limerick man remanded on human trafficking charge over 66 people transported from Greece
Jeremiah O'Brien, 55, of Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, was remanded in custody at the High Court on a human trafficking charge alleging he facilitated the transportation of 66 people without life jackets from near Nafplio, Greece, towards Italy in November 2017. The State contested his bail application and the judge imposed strict conditions including a €15,000 surety, daily sign-in and a curfew.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court11 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatO'Brien is alleged to have facilitated the transportation of 66 human beings without life jackets from near Nafplio, Greece, towards Italy. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe 66 people comprised 30 adult men, 14 adult women and 22 children from Iraq, Syria and Iran. (irishtimes.com)
- whatEach of the 66 people paid between $4,000 and $6,000 (€3,400–€5,100). (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe boat was found stranded on a rocky shore near Gyalia beach close to Gerolimenas, Greece. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA hearing date has been fixed for January 14th. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDefence counsel said O'Brien is a member of the travelling community who crosses Europe selling tools and generators. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Dec2025‘I was never in Greece’: Limerick man on human trafficking charge remanded in custody
High Court bail hearing details, full description of the alleged trafficking (66 people, nationalities, payment), the judge's bail conditions, and O'Brien's statements upon arrest.
accused, Jeremiah O'Brien, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jeremiah O'Brienvictim