A defence solicitor said Mr Walsh had come back to the country voluntarily and had given himself up to gardai. A detective said the state objected to bail because Mr Walsh's farm and property were up for sale. The court was told he is living in the Carlisle area and that his plans to live there permanently were at an advanced stage. Bail was refused and the accused was served with a tax bill for IR 700,000. Mr Walsh left the Irish Republic in February because he said he was being vilified by the media.
Border controls Tight border controls are making it difficult for smugglers to operate.
Such a high level of security has not been seen on the border since the height of the Northern Ireland Troubles. However, the Irish police have uncovered a number of smuggling operations involving the illegal importation of both sheep and cattle in recent weeks.