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Case No. 14202Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 6 Feb 2025

Man accused of drugs for sale or supply in Mountmellick

Robbie Flynn (28), a man of 22 Cullenbeg Park, Mountmellick, Laois, is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply at Cloonagh, Mountmellick, on 26 August 2024, and of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply and obstruction at his address on 6 February 2025. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court by videolink, and Judge Susan Fay remanded him in custody to appear again on 24 March. The most recent reported development is that directions from the DPP are awaited, and his solicitor said he has consent to bail but is not in a position to take it up at present.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Robbie Flynn, a 28-year-old man, is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Mountmellick.
Where
The offences are alleged to have happened at his address at 22 Cullenbeg Park, Mountmellick, Laois.
When
The alleged possession at his address took place on 6 February 2025.
Charges
  • He is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply and obstruction.
  • He is further charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at Cloonagh, Mountmellick, on 26 August 2024.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court by videolink.
  • Judge Susan Fay remanded him in custody to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on 24 March.
Other details
His solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, said he has consent to bail but is not in a position to take it up at present.
Investigation
Directions from the DPP are awaited in the case.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have happened at his address at 22 Cullenbeg Park, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged possession took place on 6 February 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeRobbie Flynn is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply and obstruction. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is further charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at Cloonagh, Mountmellick, on 26 August 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA man appeared in court accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Portlaoise District Court by videolink. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay remanded him in custody to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on March 24. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he has consent to bail but is not in a position to take it up at present. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherDirections from the DPP are awaited in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Mar2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Laois

    Names the accused as Robbie Flynn, 28, and gives the address, the charges, the court and the remand. It also adds a second charge of possessing cannabis for sale or supply at Cloonagh, Mountmellick, on 26 August 2024.

    accused, Robbie Flynn, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robbie Flynn