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Sat 04 Apr 1999Politicians had role in backing SheedyPhilip Sheedy pleaded guilty on two counts - driving dangerously causing the death of Mrs Anne Ryan, and drunken driving - before Judge Cyril Kelly in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on June 11th, 1997. The case was adjourned for sentence until October 20th, 1997. He was out on continuing bail.He was working in the architects' department of Dublin County Council. His father, also named Philip Sheedy, was a senior supervisor with FAS in Blanchardstown, where he still works. He is not speaking to the media at this time.