Priest who faces drug charges can travel from US to give evidence in mother's will case

New York-based Fr Michael O'Leary, who is facing drug charges in the US, is not prevented from travelling to Ireland to give evidence in a dispute involving him and his siblings over their late mother's will.

A Catholic priest facing drug charges in the United States is not prevented from travelling to Ireland to give evidence in a dispute involving him and his siblings over their late mother's will.

The High Court heard today that despite being on bail on foot of the criminal charges, New York-based Fr Michael O'Leary is not prohibited from coming to Ireland to give evidence in the will dispute.