This article is from page 15 of the 2013-05-21 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 15 JPG
A MAN alleged to have had drugs for sale or supply in Ennis has been returned for trial.
Sean Slattery (23), with an address at 39 Park Avenue, Clon Road, appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
He is charged with the unlawful possession of ecstasy and cannabis at 39 Park Avenue, Clon Road on February 17 (2013).
He is further charged with having cannabis for sale or supply at the same location and same date.
His case was adjourned to Wednesday to allow time for the service of the Book of Evidence.
Inspector John Galvin applied to amend some of the charges against Mr Slattery.
Defence solicitor Daragh Hassett said he could not consent to the changes.
Judge Patrick Durcan permitted the State to amend the charge sheets.
He consented to the deletion of the word ‘herb’ in two of the charge sheets.
Garda Irene O’Flynn of Ennis Garda Station gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on Mr Slat- tery.
Insp Galvin told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) consented for the accused being returned for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Criminal Court.
A legal aid application for one junior counsel was approved. Judge Patrick Durcan delivered the alibi warning.
Judge Durcan made the order returning Mr Slattery for trial.