Ireland Mother accused of attempting to murder daughter in Clare remanded in custody
A 46-year-old woman is charged with attempting to murder her eight-year-old daughter, who was allegedly stabbed multiple times at temporary accommodation in Clare on 27 September 2022 and whose condition was described as critical. The girl underwent emergency surgery at Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin. The accused was arrested and taken to Ennis Garda Station on 14 March, and was charged the following day at a special sitting of Ennis District Court. At a hearing on 10 May 2023, she appeared by video-link from Limerick prison, was remanded in custody, and the Book of Evidence time was extended to 24 May, when she is due to appear again at Ennis District Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 46-year-old mother is charged with attempting to murder her eight-year-old daughter.
- The girl was allegedly stabbed multiple times and her condition was described as critical.
- Where
- The alleged attack happened at temporary accommodation in Clare where the mother and daughter were staying.
- When
- The alleged attack took place on 27 September 2022.
- Investigation
- The girl underwent emergency surgery at Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin.
- The accused was arrested and taken to Ennis Garda Station for questioning on 14 March.
- The accused had been in psychiatric in-patient treatment from September until she was taken to the Garda Station.
- Charges
- The accused was charged the day after her arrest at a special sitting of Ennis District Court.
- In court
- At a hearing on 10 May 2023, the accused appeared by video-link from Limerick prison and a psychiatric report was submitted.
- The Book of Evidence time was extended to 24 May.
- The judge remanded the accused in custody to appear again at Ennis District Court on 24 May.
- Other details
- The defence said the accused was finding her time on remand in custody extremely difficult.
- An interpreter was required for the accused.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused is a 46-year-old mother charged with attempting to murder her eight-year-old daughter. (clareecho.ie)
- whatThe girl was allegedly stabbed multiple times at her accommodation. (clareecho.ie)
- whatThe girl's condition was described as critical after the attack. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe alleged attack happened at temporary accommodation in Clare where the two were staying. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe alleged attack took place on 27 September 2022. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationThe girl underwent emergency surgery at Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationThe accused was first arrested and taken to Ennis Garda Station for questioning on 14 March. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged the day after her arrest at a special sitting of Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared in court for the fourth time in connection with the charge. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe Book of Evidence time was extended to 24 May. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody to appear again at Ennis District Court on 24 May. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe defence said the accused was finding her time in custody extremely difficult. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe accused had been in psychiatric in-patient treatment from September until she was taken to the Garda Station. (clareecho.ie)
- otherA Russian interpreter was required for the accused. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 May2023Mother accused of attempting to murder daughter finding time in prison 'extremely difficult' - Clare Echo
Court hearing at Ennis District Court on 10 May 2023 where the accused, appearing by video-link from Limerick prison, was remanded in custody. The Book of Evidence time was extended to 24 May, and a psychiatric report was submitted.
accused, 46, femalevictim, 8, female