Ireland Man remanded in custody over drugs charge in Kildare
Darragh Quinn, 29, a man, was prosecuted for allegedly having drugs for sale or supply at Kilberry, Athy, on 3 September 2020. A certificate of analysis from Forensic Science Ireland was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, creating a 12-month backlog in the case. He appeared at Naas District Court on 1 October 2021 and was successful in having his bail discharged to begin serving prison time. Judge Desmond Zaidan noted that larger drug seizures were being prioritised over smaller amounts.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Darragh Quinn, 29, was prosecuted for allegedly having drugs for sale or supply at Kilberry, Athy, on 3 September 2020.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at Kilberry, Athy, County Kildare.
- When
- The incident occurred on 3 September 2020.
- Investigation
- A certificate of analysis of the seized drugs was still being awaited from Forensic Science Ireland due to delays from the Covid-19 pandemic.
- In court
- He appeared at Naas District Court on 1 October 2021 and was successful in having his bail discharged to begin serving prison time.
- Other details
- Judge Desmond Zaidan criticised the 12-month backlog, noting larger drug seizures were being prioritised over smaller amounts.
- The prosecuting garda was Sergeant Brian Jacob.
- The defence solicitor was David Powderly.
- Mr Quinn had been on methadone and had completed a detox programme.
- The previous year Mr Quinn had requested to be moved from a Dublin prison to Midlands Prison in Portlaoise so his autistic son could visit under less strict conditions.
- Judge Zaidan said that because the defendant was remanded, he was sent to Cloverhill Prison in Dublin.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDarragh Quinn, 29, was prosecuted for allegedly having drugs for sale or supply at Kilberry, Athy, on 3 September 2020. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationA certificate of analysis of the seized drugs was still being awaited from Forensic Science Ireland due to delays from the Covid-19 pandemic. (kildarenow.com)
- courtHe appeared at Naas District Court on 1 October 2021 and was successful in having his bail discharged to begin serving prison time. (kildarenow.com)
- otherJudge Desmond Zaidan criticised the 12-month backlog, noting larger drug seizures were being prioritised over smaller amounts. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe prosecuting garda was Sergeant Brian Jacob. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence solicitor was David Powderly. (kildarenow.com)
- otherMr Quinn had been on methadone and had completed a detox programme. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe previous year Mr Quinn had requested to be moved from a Dublin prison to Midlands Prison in Portlaoise so his autistic son could visit under less strict conditions. (kildarenow.com)
- otherJudge Zaidan said that because the defendant was remanded, he was sent to Cloverhill Prison in Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Oct2021Man applies at Naas Court to be remanded in custody
The defendant applied to have his bail discharged and be remanded in custody; the court granted the order. The article details a 12-month delay in the Forensic Science Ireland certificate of analysis and the defendant's previous request to be transferred to Midlands Prison for his autistic son.
accused, Darragh Quinn, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darragh Quinn