A Finglas man who agreed to act as "back up" in the collection of a €200,000 consignment of heroin in return for receiving a €120 Lifestyle tracksuit has been given a six-year sentence.

A Finglas man who agreed to act as "back-up" in the collection of a €200,000 consignment of heroin in return for receiving a €120 Lifestyle tracksuit has been remanded in custody pending sentence.

An alcoholic father of one who ran up drug debts to feed his cocaine habit has been given a ten year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for possession of an estimated €200,000 of heroin.