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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23022Selling non-essential items during lockdown · Co. Laois · 14 Nov 2020

Woman accused of selling non-essential items during lockdown in Portlaoise

Anne O'Rourke, 36, of Abbeyleix, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 7 January 2023 accused of selling non-essential items during the Covid-19 lockdown at Mr Price in Portlaoise on 14 November 2020. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 26 May 2023 when all three defendants would appear.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Mr Price in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 14 November 2020. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationSergeant JJ Kirby said a large file had gone to the DPP in relation to the matter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody said the case related to selling goods other than essential items. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the matter be dealt with in the District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 26 May 2023 when all three defendants would be in court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThere were two co-accused in the matter. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jan2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman accused in Laois court of selling non-essential items in Portlaoise

    First court appearance; case adjourned to 26 May 2023 for all three defendants to appear. DPP directed the matter be dealt with in District Court.

    accused, Anne O'Rourke, 36, female, named, irish (judged from name)Anne O'Rourke