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Case No. 15307Drug offences (possession for sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 21 Dec 2023

Legal aid request for man accused of drug offences at Portlaoise Prison

Sean Maloney, a 27-year-old man, is alleged to have had cannabis, cocaine, heroin and alprazolam for sale or supply in a single package at Portlaoise Prison, Laois, on 21 December 2023. He has been charged with Section 15C offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. At Portlaoise District Court, reported on 8 December 2024, he appeared by video link, a one-week remand was sought, and legal aid for four solicitors was requested. The case was adjourned to 12 December 2024 at 10.30am to determine legal aid.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The accused is alleged to have had cannabis, cocaine, heroin and alprazolam for sale or supply.
Where
The drugs were allegedly in a single package at Portlaoise Prison, Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 21 December 2023.
Other details
The accused is Sean Maloney, a man aged 27, of Bray, Co Wicklow.
Investigation
One certificate was issued for the drugs analysis.
Charges
The accused is charged with Section 15C offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • The accused appeared by video link before Portlaoise District Court, where a one-week remand was requested.
  • A request was made for legal aid for four solicitors.
  • The case is summary and will be heard in the district court.
  • The case was adjourned to 12 December 2024 at 10.30am to determine legal aid.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is alleged to have had cannabis, cocaine, heroin and alprazolam for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were allegedly in a single package at Portlaoise Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on 21 December of the previous year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThere was one certificate for the drugs analysis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are Section 15C offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared by video link before Portlaoise District Court, where a one-week remand was requested. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA request was made for four solicitors to be assigned legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case is summary and will be heard in the district court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 12 December at 10.30am to determine legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Legal aid for four solicitors requested for man accused of having four types of drugs in Laois

    Court hearing on a legal aid application for four solicitors. Adds the accused's name and age, the drug types, the court appearance by video link, the Section 15C charges and the adjournment date.

    accused, Sean Maloney, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Maloney