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Former Fine Gael councillor pleads guilty to three money laundering charges

Frank Kilbride pleaded guilty to three charges of money laundering at Longford Circuit Court (file photo)
Frank Kilbride pleaded guilty to three charges of money laundering at Longford Circuit Court (file photo)

A former Fine Gael councillor has confirmed three guilty pleas to money laundering charges in Longford Circuit Court.

Frank Kilbride had previously admitted to laundering more than €2.6 million at the District Court in December.

The three counts of laundering relate to €1.7 million between 5 October 2017 and 27 March 2018; €867,143 between 30 November 2017 and 15 March 2019; and €10,000 between 27 September and 26 November 2017.

In court today, Mr Kilbride pleaded guilty to all three charges.

Senior Counsel Vincent Heneghan requested sentencing be adjourned to allow for the completion of a psychiatric report.

He also asked for a relaxation on signing in as part of Mr Kilbride's bail conditions, requesting signing into Granard Garda Station to be reduced to once every two weeks instead of once a week.

Judge Kenneth Connolly granted the request, remanded Mr Kilbride on continuing bail and set a date for sentencing on 9 July 2024.