Heroin addict relapsed after child's death

A heroin addict who relapsed after his child’s cot death and turned dealer to feed his habit because he "didn’t want to go out robbing" has received a three year suspended sentence.

Christopher O'Reilly (aged 26) of Abbeyview, Monkstown pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of heroin valued at €1,200 for sale or supply at his home on March 8, 2006.