Man accused of facilitating drug trafficking in Laois
The man appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A man appeared in court accused of facilitating drug trafficking in Laois.
Thomas Ryan (40) of Wood View, Boulick, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co Tipperary, had been accused of possessing the drugs for sale or supply at Killnaseer, Rathdowney, Laois on October 28 last.
Detective Garda Stephen Gillespie from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau gave evidence of the new charges at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
He gave evidence of charging the defendant in relation to drug trafficking and possessing drugs valued in excess of €13,000. He said the accused made no reply when cautioned in relation to the charges.
The defendant is accused of facilitating drug trafficking at Srah Cottage, Srah, Rathdowney on October 25 and possessing drugs valued at over €13,000 at Killnaseer, Rathdowney on October 28, 2025.
Det Gillespie said the DPP had directed that the case proceed on indictment. He asked that bail be extended to the new charge sheets.
Brian Mallon BL enquired about legal aid in the case.
Judge Susan Fay said there was a note stating that a fully vouched statement of means was required. Mr Mallon said he wasn’t aware of a vouched statement of means.
Judge Fay said the statement of means would need to include any Revolut account. She adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on July 13 for service of a book of evidence.