Legal aid deferred as Laois court told €14,410 cash found in house

A Judge deferred an application for legal aid for a man who is accused of having €14,410 in cash and drugs at his address.

Adam Klepa (46) of Woodgrove Lawns, Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at his address on May 20 last.

Solicitor Brian Duffy produced a statement of means at Portlaoise District Court and asked Judge Andrew Gubbins to consider legal aid in the case. He told Judge Gubbins that he believed the man was a suitable candidate.

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said it would be alleged that drugs valued at €1,860, cigarettes worth €1,800 and €14,410 in cash was discovered at the accused man’s address.

He said directions weren’t yet available as Gardaí were waiting on a certificate of analysis in respect of the drugs.

“I will leave the matter of legal aid over until DPP directions are before the court,” said Judge Gubbins.

He remanded the man on bail and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 16.