Dealer sold drugs to cheer people up 'in gloomy climate'

A drug dealer who claimed he was selling narcotics to raise people’s moods “during today’s gloomy climate” has been given a three-year suspended sentence.

37 year old Michael Tighe of Kenilworth Square, Rathmines was found with ketamine, Ecstasy, GHB and cannabis when Gardai raided his home.

He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession for sale or supply of €3,750 worth of ketamine and ecstasy tablets.

During interview he said he did not see himself as a drug dealer because he only sold to his circle of friends at various parties.