Dublin man held over revolver and ammunition seizure

Tom Tuite

A Dublin man charged over the seizure of a Smith & Wesson revolver along with six rounds of ammunition has been remanded in custody.

Patrick Wilson, 53, from Oliver Bond flats on the south side of the city centre, appeared before Judge John King at Dublin District Court on Friday.

He faced two Firearms Act charges for unlawful possession of the handgun and bullets at Marrowbone Lane Close on February 19th.

Dressed in a blue pullover and jeans, he remained silent during his brief hearing at Dublin District Court and has yet to indicate a plea.

Detective Garda Timothy O’Sullivan said the accused, who “made no reply” to the charges at Kevin Street Garda Station.

The court heard he faces objections to his bail.

However, defence solicitor Cian McCann informed the judge his client was not making an application at this stage. Judge King remanded him in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on February 25th, pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

In additional court orders, Judge King agreed to direct medical attention for the accused in custody and granted him legal aid after noting there was no garda objection.

The defence solicitor also gave the judge a statement of his client’s means