3 days ago
Jurisdiction refused by district court in Louth ‘gun' case
Tommy Leddy, Moneymore, Drogheda, is accused of unauthorised possession of an unbranded 9mm Luger calibre semi-automatic pistol and unauthorised possession of 10 rounds of 9mm Luger calibre ammunition, at Moneymore, on March 4 last.
Court presenter Sgt John O'Hehir said that DPP directions were not available. A ballistics report was awaited.
Solicitor Paul Moore said that his client was in custody since March 5. Mr Leddy had been granted High Court bail but was unable to meet a cash lodgement condition.
Judge Gráinne Malone said it was not a matter suitable for the district court and refused jurisdiction.
The defendant was remanded in custody to June 23. A date of July 21 was reserved for service of a book of evidence.
Judge Malone said that the DPP has had 'ample opportunity'. The accused was entitled to have matters expedited.
