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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22268Drugs offence (cannabis for sale or supply) · Co. Offaly · 8 Sep 2022

Ronnie Hughes remanded on bail over cannabis charge in Tullamore

Ronnie Hughes (66) of Kilbride Park, Tullamore, appeared at Tullamore District Court on 26 February 2023 accused of having cannabis for sale or supply at a residence in Kilbride Park on 8 September 2022. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on bail to appear again on 5 July 2023 after his solicitor noted he was in a nursing home.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at a residence in Kilbride Park, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged cannabis was at a residence in Kilbride Park on 8 September 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeRonnie Hughes is accused of having cannabis for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtSergeant James O'Sullivan sought a three-month adjournment to obtain a forensic certificate of analysis. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the man on bail to appear again on 5 July. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe hearing took place at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is currently in a nursing home and may be there for a long time. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Feb2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man on Tullamore drugs charge now in nursing home

    First court appearance; three-month adjournment granted to obtain forensic certificate of analysis; defendant noted to be in a nursing home; remanded on bail.

    accused, Ronnie Hughes, 66, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ronnie Hughes