Ireland Robert Hanratty granted bail over €32,000 zopiclone tablet seizure in Ballymun
Robert Hanratty, 46, of Ballymun, Dublin, was charged with unlawful possession of zopiclone tablets worth €32,200 found at his home and on Shangan Road on 6 January 2023. He appeared at Dublin District Court on 7 January 2023, was granted bail with conditions, and was remanded to return on 30 March 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged6 Jan
2 reports - In court7 Jan
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatZopiclone tablets worth an estimated €32,200 were seized (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the seizure (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA large quantity of zopiclone tablets worth €32,200 was seized during searches in Ballymun, north Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whatGardaí seized tablets worth an estimated €32,200 (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe tablets seized were zopiclone (irishmirror.ie)
- whatRobert Hanratty, 46, of White Acre Place, Ballymun, was charged with unlawful possession of zopiclone tablets (irishtimes.com)
- whatA large quantity of zopiclone tablets worth €32,200 was seized during searches in Ballymun. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGarda Peter Elliot stated the accused was detained following searches in relation to a large quantity of drugs valued at more than €30,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe searches took place in the Ballymun area of Dublin 11 (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man was detained at Ballymun Garda Station (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe tablets were found at Hanratty's home address and on Shangan Road in Ballymun. (rte.ie)
- whereTablets were found at his home address and Shangan Road in Ballymun (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe tablets were found at the accused's home address and on Shangan Road in Ballymun. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe searches occurred on the afternoon of 6 January 2023 (garda.ie)
- whenThe searches and seizure took place on 6 January 2023. (rte.ie)
- whenThe seizure occurred on 6 January 2023 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe tablets were found on 6 January 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe tablets were seized following two separate searches (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Peter Elliot told the court the accused was detained following searches in relation to a large quantity of drugs valued more than €30,000. (rte.ie)
- investigationHanratty was brought to Ballymun Garda Station and later charged, after which he made no reply. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged with the offence (garda.ie)
- chargeThe charges are contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man was due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin on 7 January 2023 (garda.ie)
- courtGarda Elliot had no objection to bail and accepted conditions proposed by defence solicitor Andrew Walsh. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Quirke ordered Hanratty to obtain a new phone, give his number to the arresting garda and remain contactable. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
- courtHanratty was ordered to sign on daily at his local Garda station and to stay out of the Shangan Court area. (rte.ie)
- courtHanratty did not address the court and has not indicated how he will plead. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtGarda Elliot sought a 12-week adjournment due to delays in obtaining forensic results. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Quirke granted an order to disclose evidence to the defence. (rte.ie)
- courtHanratty was remanded on a €200 bond to appear again on 30 March. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge granted Hanratty legal aid after noting he was unemployed and on social welfare. (rte.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe was ordered to sign on daily at his local Garda station and to stay out of the Shangan Court area (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge granted him legal aid after noting he was unemployed and on social welfare (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtHanratty appeared before Judge Marie Quirke at Dublin District Court on Saturday 7 January 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHanratty was ordered to obtain a new phone, give his number to the arresting garda and remain contactable. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA 12-week adjournment was sought due to delays in obtaining forensic results. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHanratty was remanded on a €200 bond to appear again on 30 March 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHanratty made no reply when charged. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Jan2023Man charged over €32,000 tablet find at Dublin house granted bail
First report of the charge and bail hearing. Details the seizure value, bail conditions, adjournment for forensic results, and legal aid grant.
accused, Robert Hanratty, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Hanratty - 7 Jan2023Man granted bail following Ballymun drugs seizure
Provides full details of the bail hearing: conditions (new phone, daily sign-on, stay out of Shangan Court area), the €200 bond, the 12-week adjournment sought for forensic results, the order to disclose evidence, and the granting of legal aid.
accused, Robert Hanratty, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Hanratty - 7 Jan2023Gardaí find €32,000 worth of tablets and arrest man in Ballymun
Reports the arrest and charge following the tablet seizure, noting the man was detained at Ballymun Garda Station and due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice.
suspect, 40s, male - 7 Jan2023Man bailed over drugs seizure in Dublin
Provides full details of the bail hearing: Judge Marie Quirke imposed conditions including obtaining a new phone, daily sign-on, and exclusion from the Shangan Court area; a 12-week adjournment was sought for forensic results; legal aid was granted as Hanratty was unemployed and on social welfare.
accused, Robert Hanratty, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Hanratty - 6 Jan2023€32,200 Tablets Seized and Man Arrested, Ballymun, Dublin 11 - 6th January 2023.
Garda press release confirming the seizure of zopiclone tablets worth €32,200 following two searches in Ballymun on 6 January 2023, the arrest and detention of a man in his 40s at Ballymun Garda Station, and his charging ahead of a court appearance on 7 January 2023.
suspect, 40s, male