Number of suppliers impacted by inability of drug-accused's Kerry firm to pay bills

People have been rushing to Ballyseedy's garden centre to redeem vouchers in case the business folds, sources said

Nathan McDonnell, CEO of Ballyseedy Restaurant Ltd, was charged in Tralee District Court last Friday with possession of drugs for sale or supply. Photo: Domnick Walsh

A number of Kerry businesses are now owed thousands of euro each after a company whose former CEO is charged in connection with the State’s biggest ever crystal meth seizure told suppliers it is “unable” to pay any outstanding bills.

Nathan McDonnell, 43, CEO of Ballyseedy Restaurant Ltd, was charged in Tralee District Court last Friday with possession of drugs for sale or supply.