Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11522Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

Judge comments on certificate delays in Portlaoise drugs case

Michael Houlihan (44) of Portlaoise pleaded not guilty at Portlaoise District Court to an accusation of having drugs valued at €1,100 for sale or supply. Judge Andrew Cody commented on a letter from Forensic Science Ireland about certificate delays and adjourned the case to October 5.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accusation concerned drugs at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeMichael Houlihan was accused of having drugs valued at €1,100 for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtMichael Houlihan's solicitor said he was pleading not guilty. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe not guilty plea meant a certificate of analysis was required from Forensic Science Ireland. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody adjourned the case until October 5 for a certificate of analysis. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jan2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    District Court President sent letter over comments by Judge who sits in Laois

    Reports the court sitting for Michael Houlihan, including the judge's comments on a Forensic Science Ireland letter about certificate timescales. The letter and comments are a court matter rather than a separate crime.

    accused, Michael Houlihan, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Houlihan