In interview with gardaí, O’Brien said he had recently ordered drugs online using the “dark web”, paying €1,100.
O’Brien told gardaí that he had intended to smoke or bake the cannabis he ordered.
Counsel said that after his client was caught by gardaí, he attended therapy and things began to get “back on track” for him.
He said his client volunteers with the college disability service and founded a disabled students’ advocacy group, which is now the largest such group in the country.
On Thursday Judge Melanie Greally said she appreciates a conviction would hinder O’Brien greatly in terms of his future and opportunities he might have.
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