I’ve seen stabbings in prison, says former FG councillor

A former Fine Gael councillor, who told a court that he saw stabbings in Mountjoy Prison and "wanted out", has been granted an extension of time to appeal his conviction for receiving corrupt payments.

Fred Forsey Jr, aged 45, and formerly of Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, was found guilty of taking monies totalling €80,000 in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court two years ago and sentenced to six years in prison, with the final two suspended.

In the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday, counsel for Forsey, Remy Farrell, sought an extension of time to allow his client appeal his sentence and conviction. A defendant has 21 days from the date of their sentence to file a notice of their intent to appeal.