Prosecutors in the case of a convicted drug dealer have urged a court not to “attach too much weight” to a letter written on his behalf by Fianna Fáil's Justice Spokesperson.
The man had pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis worth almost €18 thousand for sale or supply.
His legal team at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court said the case belongs in the “exceptional category” because of his family circumstances – and this was backed-up by a hand-written letter by Deputy Niall Collins.
The man is due to be sentenced in October.
Niall Collins has commented overnight that any of his correspondence is private and covered by data protection rules.
