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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8370Perjury · Co. Dublin · 14 Jan 2025

Dublin couple charged with perjury over statement in Conor McGregor civil appeal

Samantha O'Reilly, a 38-year-old woman, and Steven Cummins, a 39-year-old man, are accused of giving a false statement in an affidavit that was material to proceedings, with the alleged offence dated 14 January 2025 at Lincoln Lane, Dublin 7. The couple were named as witnesses in Conor McGregor's failed civil appeal. Gardaí from the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested them at O'Reilly's home, and both were charged with perjury and appeared at Dublin District Court, where the DPP directed trial on indictment in the Circuit Court and bail was granted with conditions. Neither has entered a plea, and the latest development is that they must return to the District Court on 6 November for books of evidence and a return-for-trial order.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two people were charged with perjury and appeared at Dublin District Court.
Other details
  • The accused are Samantha O'Reilly, a 38-year-old woman, and Steven Cummins, a 39-year-old man.
  • The couple were named as witnesses in a failed civil appeal by Conor McGregor, described in one source as a rape appeal.
  • Neither accused has entered a plea.
Where
The offences are alleged to have occurred at Lincoln Lane, Dublin 7.
When
  • The offences are alleged to have occurred on 14 January 2025.
  • The article is dated 1 September 2026 in its metadata and 29 September 2026 in its body text.
Cause
The charge is that the pair gave a false statement material to the proceedings in an affidavit.
Investigation
  • The case followed enquiries by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
  • O'Reilly was arrested at her home on a Tuesday morning, and Cummins was arrested at the same location shortly after.
Charges
O'Reilly alone faces an additional charge for an offence on 6 May 2025.
Sentence
The perjury charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment.
In court
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the couple are to face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court.
  • No objection was raised to bail with conditions, including signing on every Wednesday at Ballyfermot Garda Station.
  • The couple must return to the District Court on 6 November for books of evidence and a return-for-trial order.
  • The couple were unrepresented because most solicitors have withdrawn amid industrial action over legal aid reforms.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo people appeared at Dublin District Court charged with perjury. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have occurred at Lincoln Lane, Dublin 7. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred on 14 January 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe case followed enquiries by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationO'Reilly was arrested at her home on the Tuesday morning. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationCummins was arrested at the same location shortly after the co-accused. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe pair are accused of giving a false statement material to the proceedings in an affidavit. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeO'Reilly alone faces an additional charge for an offence on 6 May 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the couple are to face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe couple must return to the District Court on 6 November for books of evidence and a return-for-trial order. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtNo objection was raised to bail with conditions, including signing on every Wednesday at Ballyfermot Garda Station. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe couple were unrepresented because most solicitors have withdrawn amid industrial action over legal aid reforms. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe couple were named as witnesses in a failed civil court rape appeal by Conor McGregor. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherNeither accused has entered a plea. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Dublin couple charged with perjury over alleged false statement given for Conor McGregor's appeal

    Reports the charging and first court appearance of two people accused of perjury over an affidavit tied to Conor McGregor's failed civil appeal, with bail conditions and the next court date.

    accused, Samantha O'Reilly, 38, female, named, irish (judged from name)Samantha O'Reillyaccused, Steven Cummins, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Steven Cummins