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Case No. 9469Fraud (gain by deception) · Co. Laois · 25 Jul 2025

Portlaoise man in court over alleged €3,500 landscaping deposit

Michael O'Reilly (33) of Clonkeen, Portlaoise, is accused of making gain by deception in relation to a €3,500 cash deposit for landscaping services at The Avenue, Mount Stewart, Portlaoise, between July 25 and 26, 2025. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes sought an adjournment for DPP directions and Judge Susan Fay granted legal aid. The latest development reported on 21 May 2026 is that the case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on July 13 for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Michael O'Reilly, a 33-year-old man of Clonkeen, Portlaoise, is accused of making gain by deception.
  • The alleged offence is fraud, specifically gain by deception.
  • The accusation relates to a cash deposit of €3,500 paid for landscaping services.
Where
The landscaping services were to be carried out at The Avenue, Mount Stewart, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged offence took place between July 25 and 26, 2025.
Charges
He is accused of making gain by deception in relation to the €3,500 cash deposit.
In court
  • He appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported on 21 May 2026.
  • Judge Susan Fay granted legal aid.
  • The case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on July 13 for DPP directions.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes requested an adjournment for DPP directions.
Other details
Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick requested legal aid and said her client was in receipt of jobseekers allowance.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe deposit was for landscaping services at The Avenue, Mount Stewart, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place between July 25 and 26 of the previous year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant Jason Hughes requested an adjournment for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeMichael O’Reilly is accused of making gain by deception in relation to a cash deposit of €3,500. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay granted legal aid and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on July 13 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick requested legal aid and said her client was in receipt of jobseekers allowance. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Portlaoise man in court over allegedly taking €3,500 landscaping deposit

    First court appearance report. The accused is named, the alleged dates and location are given, and the case was granted legal aid and adjourned for DPP directions.

    accused, Michael O'Reilly, 33, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Reilly