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Case No. 21699Drugs offence (cannabis possession for sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 5 Apr 2021

Man sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on cannabis charge

Anthony Dermody, 30, of 118 Rossvale, Portlaoise, is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply at his address on 5 April 2021. At a sending-forward hearing at Portlaoise District Court on 30 March 2023, Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on bail and sent him forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning 13 June 2023. Legal aid was granted for a solicitor and one junior counsel.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Anthony Dermody, 30, of 118 Rossvale, Portlaoise, is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply at his address.
When
The alleged offence took place on 5 April 2021.
Where
The alleged offence took place at 118 Rossvale, Portlaoise, County Laois.
Charges
He is charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray of Portlaoise Garda Station gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the defendant.
In court
  • At a sending-forward hearing at Portlaoise District Court on 30 March 2023, Judge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on bail.
  • The defendant was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning 13 June 2023.
  • Legal aid was granted for a solicitor and one junior counsel.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAnthony Dermody, 30, of 118 Rossvale, Portlaoise, is the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 5 April 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Lisa Murray of Portlaoise Garda Station gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the defendant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the defendant should be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on June 13. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on bail and sent him forward to the next sittings. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for a solicitor and one junior counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Mar2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drugs case sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court

    Sending-forward hearing at Portlaoise District Court; defendant remanded on bail and sent to Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings beginning 13 June 2023.

    accused, Anthony Dermody, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Dermody