Limerick man to be extradited to Bulgaria to stand trial over drink-driving offence

Jonathan Collopy had contested his surrender saying that there was "a real risk" he would receive inadequate medical care for his "severe back pain"

Jonathan Collopy has 15 days to consider the judgment. Photo: Collins Courts

Jonathan Collopy, who has a conviction for serious drugs offences from the early 2000s, is set to be extradited to Bulgaria where he is wanted to serve a sentence for drink-driving.

The Limerick man and father-of-six had contested his surrender at the High Court, with his lawyers submitting that there was "a real risk" he would receive inadequate medical care for his "severe back pain" due to "substandard facilities" should he be extradited to Sofia Prison in Bulgaria.