Politicians supplying character references 'should have more sense', judge says

The comment was made during the sentencing of a Cork man to a suspended 18-month sentence for having cocaine for sale or supply to others.

Judge Ó Donnabháin said the fact that the defendant was free of drugs was the most significant factor in this case before Cork Circuit Criminal Court. File picture: iStock

A sentencing judge said that politicians supplying character testimonials for people on drugs charges should have more sense.

24-year-old Shane Rowley of Market Gardens, Togher Road, Cork, pleaded guilty to having cocaine for sale or supply to others.