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Case No. 15913Possession of cannabis for sale or supply · Co. Kildare · 8 May 2024

Two accused of having cannabis for sale or supply in Laois court

Laura Fanning, 26, and Wesley O'Neill, 25, are accused of having cannabis for sale or supply at 31 The Meadows, County Kildare, on 8 May 2024. The case was reported on 2 October 2024, when both appeared before Portlaoise District Court and Suzanne Dooner BL said the case was before the court for directions from the DPP. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said directions were not yet available and asked for more time. The latest development is that Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 10 February 2025 for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two people are accused of having cannabis for sale or supply.
Charges
Laura Fanning and Wesley O'Neill are both accused of having cannabis for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at 31 The Meadows, County Kildare.
When
The alleged offence took place on 8 May 2024.
Other details
  • Laura Fanning, aged 26, is of Terry's Cottage, Bawn, Kildangan, Kildare.
  • Wesley O'Neill, aged 25, is of 31 The Meadows, Old Grange Wood, Monasterevin, Kildare.
In court
  • Both appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 2 October 2024.
  • Suzanne Dooner BL said the case was before the court for directions from the DPP, and Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said directions were not yet available and asked for more time.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 10 February 2025 for DPP directions.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at 31 The Meadows. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 8 May 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBoth are accused of having cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtTwo people appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of having cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was before the court for directions from the DPP. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí said directions were not yet available and asked for more time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 10 February 2025 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherLaura Fanning, aged 26, is of Terry’s Cottage, Bawn, Kildangan, Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherWesley O’Neill, aged 25, is of 31 The Meadows, Old Grange Wood, Monasterevin, Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Pair appear in Laois court accused of having cannabis for sale or supply

    First report of the case. It is a court listing: the accused appeared in Portlaoise District Court and the matter was adjourned to 10 February 2025 for DPP directions.

    accused, Laura Fanning, 26, named, irish (judged from name)Laura Fanningaccused, Wesley O'Neill, 25, named, irish (judged from name)Wesley O'Neill