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Case No. 2460Obstructing a garda (failure to comply with search under Misuse of Drugs Act) · Co. Dublin · 6 Aug 2024

Man charged with obstructing garda during drug search in Swords seeks hotel CCTV

Jonathan Gill, 43, of Clontarf, Dublin, appeared at Swords District Court sitting in Balbriggan, where his defence sought CCTV footage from the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords, where he is alleged to have obstructed a garda during a drug search on 6 August 2024. Judge Shalom Binchy adjourned the case to a date in February to confirm whether CCTV is available and to fix a plea or hearing date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatJonathan Gill, 43, of Malahide Road, Clontarf, Dublin, is charged with obstructing a garda. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Carnegie Court Hotel on North Street, Swords, Co Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged obstruction took place on 6 August 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to Section 21(4) and Section 27 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe hearing took place at Swords District Court sitting in Balbriggan before Judge Shalom Binchy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDefence barrister Annette Kealy said she is still waiting on CCTV footage from the Carnegie Court Hotel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMs Kealy confirmed she wrote to the hotel requesting the CCTV but received no response. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtSergeant Janice Gray noted there are no CCTV discs mentioned in the precis of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe defence stated the client is confident CCTV from the hotel area will help in his defence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Binchy adjourned the case to a date in February to confirm whether CCTV is available and to fix a plea or hearing date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGill, dressed in a green jacket, scarf and navy trousers, did not address the court during the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man says CCTV 'will help defence' against obstructing garda charges

    First court appearance; defence seeking CCTV footage from Carnegie Court Hotel; case adjourned to February for confirmation of CCTV and to fix a plea or hearing date.

    accused, Jonathan Gill, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jonathan Gillvictim, Kieran McQuaid, irish (judged from name)Kieran McQuaid