TRAFFICK RAP MAN, 55, GRANTED BAIL

A MAN who is wanted in Europe on a human trafficking charge which alleges that he attempted to facilitate the transportation of 66 people from Greece to Italy has been remanded in custody with consent to bail.

- BY FIONNUALA WALSH

The State contested a bail application made on behalf of Jeremiah O'Brien, 55, of Yellow Brick House, Roche's Road, Rathkeale, Co Limerick, at the High Court.

Detective Garda Tony Keane said that O'Brien has provided many different addresses over the past years, including at locations such as Nottingham, Belfast and Newry.

The detective garda said that there was concern that, if he was released on bail, the respondent could abscond.