Former Fianna Fáil senator Francie O' Brien jailed

A 70-year-old former Fianna Fáil senator has been jailed for his role in attempting to extort €100,000 from a Department of Agriculture veterinary inspector.

Former Fianna Fáil senator Francie O' Brien jailed
Wed, 13 Nov, 2013 - 00:00

Judge John O’Hagan, who described it as “an abominable scheme”, imposed a three-year sentence on Francis (Francie) O’Brien from Corwillan, Latton, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.

The judge suspended the final year.

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