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Case No. 21686Drugs offence (cocaine for sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 2 Sep 2022

Man sent to circuit court on cocaine charge in Laois

Dylan Sage, 27, of Kildare, was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court at a committal hearing in Portlaoise District Court on 31 March 2023. He is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply at Cosby Hall, Stradbally, during the Electric Picnic on 2 September 2022. Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence, and the DPP directed the man be sent forward. Judge Andrew Cody assigned legal aid for a solicitor and one junior counsel and set the next sittings for 13 June.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Dylan Sage is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Cosby Hall, Stradbally, Laois, during the Electric Picnic.
When
The alleged offence occurred on 2 September 2022.
Other details
Dylan Sage is 27 and of 1456 Assumpta Villas, Kildare.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the accused.
In court
  • The DPP directed that the man be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody assigned legal aid for a solicitor and one junior counsel.
  • The accused was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on 13 June.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Cosby Hall, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 2 September 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeDylan Sage is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the man be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody assigned legal aid for a solicitor and one junior counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on 13 June. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Mar2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Portlaoise Circuit Court for Electric Picnic cocaine case

    Committal hearing at Portlaoise District Court where Dylan Sage was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court for his cocaine charge; legal aid assigned and next sittings set for 13 June.

    accused, Dylan Sage, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Sage