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Case No. 14394Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 7 May 2024

Woman accused of cocaine and cannabis possession for sale or supply in Portlaoise

Chloe Grant, a 23-year-old woman of 60 Lakeside Gardens, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, is accused of having cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply at her address on 7 May 2024. A book of evidence was served on her at Portlaoise District Court, alleging two counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply and two counts of possession of drugs. The DPP directed that she be sent forward for trial, and the judge granted legal aid, fixed bail and sent her forward. The latest reported development is that she was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court, as reported by the Leinster Express on 2 March 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Chloe Grant, 23, is accused of having cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at her address at 60 Lakeside Gardens, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
  • The alleged offence took place on 7 May 2024.
  • The tracker dates the article 27 February 2025, while the article itself states it was published on 2 March 2025.
Charges
The book of evidence alleges two counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply and two counts of possession of drugs.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed that the accused be sent forward for trial.
  • Judge John Brennan issued the standard alibi warning.
  • Judge John Brennan granted legal aid, fixed bail and sent the accused forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court; the reports also describe her being sent forward to the current sittings for mention only.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is accused of having cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused lives at an address in Kilminchy, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 7 May 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe book of evidence alleges two counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply and two counts of possession of drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused be sent forward for trial. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning and sent the accused forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court for mention only. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid, fixed bail and sent the accused forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Feb2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had cocaine and cannabis in Portlaoise

    Reports the book of evidence served at Portlaoise District Court, the charges (two counts of possession for sale or supply and two of possession), the DPP's direction, legal aid, bail, and transfer to Portlaoise Circuit Court.

    accused, Chloe Grant, 23, female, named, irish (judged from name)Chloe Grant