Man accused of drug dealing and money laundering gets passport back for Portugal holiday
A 31-year-old man accused of drug dealing and money laundering has successfully applied to change the terms of his bail conditions so that he can go on a family holiday.
Dylan Kearney, Moneymore, Drogheda, is charged with, in or about December 2024 and January 4, 2025, at an apartment at Ferrard Court, The Twenties, Drogheda, unlawful possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine with an alleged value of €15,750.
He is further accused of, on January 4, 2025, at the same location, money laundering of €1,900 cash in mixed denominations; and of, on dates in or about November, 2024, at a location within the State, three counts of money laundering in respect of money credited and or debited from Revolut accounts in the names of three other people.
At a previous hearing gardaí consented to bail and Mr Kearney was remanded to appear at Drogheda Court on October 6 for DPP directions on €3,000 cash bail with an independent surety of €5,000.
He must reside at a named address which is different to Moneymore, sign on at Drogheda Garda Station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, surrender his passport, have no contact with named individuals and be contactable by phone.
Legal aid was granted.
On that occasion solicitor Conor MacGuill flagged that his client would be making an application in respect of a holiday.
At Drogheda Court on July 28, Mr MacGuill said the holiday is booked between August 12 and August 19 next in Vilamoura, Portugal. Mr Kearney, his partner and three children are due to fly into Faro Airport.
He was seeking the return of his passport.
Gda John Walsh objected. He said that while the accused had adhered to the bail conditions there was a concern he wouldn't come back given the serious nature of the charges.
It was his belief that the family would return.
The case was heard at Drogheda court.
Judge Vincent Deane adjourned the application to August 6. He said the independent surety needed to be present.
On that date Mr MacGuill told Judge Michael Ramsey that there was consent to the passport being returned.
It could be collected at Drogheda Garda Station on Monday, August 11 and handed back as soon as possible.
Sgt John O'Hehir confirmed that was the position.
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