Guilty!
Sentencing in the case against Michael Collins, the former Limerick West Fianna Fail TD who was found guilty of obtaining a tax clearance certificate under false pretences in 2002, is imminent.
Sentencing was adjourned until after lunch after the jury of seven men and five women spent an hour deliberating before returning the guilty verdict.
Sentencing has been adjourned in this case until October 9th. Collins made no comment to the media as he left the Circuit Criminal Court this afternoon.