One of Cork's 'main suppliers of heroin' has sentence reduced after cancer diagnosis

The court in June 2021 heard that John O'Leary was probably dealing in drugs "every day" for a 10-year period

Around €22,000 worth of heroin, a sum of €1,665 and electronic scales were discovered alongside O'Leary, who was lying in bed, when gardaí searched the premises. File picture

One of Cork's main heroin dealers, who was on bail when he was found with more than €20,000 of the drug at his home, has had his sentence reduced after the Court of Appeal heard he is seriously ill with cancer.

John O'Leary (52) of Churchfield Gardens, Churchfield, Cork, was convicted of possession of the drugs for sale or supply at his then address at Knapp's Square, Redmond Street, Cork, in December 2020.