Ex-councillor in hospital bailed in corruption case

A former councillor charged with accepting money to vote for rezoning of lands in Carrickmines in Dublin in the 1990's, was remanded on bail in his absence today after a court heard he is in hospital.

Sean Gilbride (69) of 18 Greenlawns, Skerries, Dublin had replied “not guilty” when he was charged on October 23 last.