Phil Collins' son tells court he no longer uses drugs

Simon Collins to have possession charge struck out if he makes donation to addiction treatment centre

Singer and musician Phil Collins, whose son Simon Collins appeared at Killarney District Court today. File picture: AP

Simon Collins, the 44-year-old son of musician Phil Collins, has said he no longer uses drugs and is concentrating on his music career.

Collins will have a charge for simple possession of cocaine, with a value of €10, struck out providing he makes a donation to an addiction treatment centre, Killarney District Court heard today.