DPP given two weeks to issue directions on robbery and heroin case in Cork

Garda Eoin O’Sullivan testified at a previous hearing that 37-year-old Keith Heaphy was allegedly caught with €5,000 worth of Diamorphine heroin at the Bridewell on May 21. File picture

Cases against a man arising of a knifepoint robbery at a shop and another charge of having €5,000 worth of heroin on his person will be struck out on September 30 if directions are not forthcoming from the DPP.

Defence solicitor Diane Hallahan made this application for a peremptory adjournment against the State because the accused, Keith Heaphy, has been in custody in relation to the matters since May 22.