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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22457Neglect (child neglect) · Co. Kildare · 9 Jul 2021

Woman found unconscious and intoxicated while caring for three children prosecuted for neglect at Naas District Court

A woman was prosecuted for neglect at Naas District Court after being found intoxicated and unconscious while looking after three children under 12 on 9 July 2021. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to May 2023 for a probation report and indicated he would deal with it without a conviction, while questioning why the children's father, who left the house knowing his partner was unconscious, had not been charged.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman was looking after three children aged under 12 when she was found intoxicated and unconscious. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA worker who arrived to read a gas meter became alarmed and contacted the ambulance service. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe house was dirty with crisp packets and cookies on the floor and in a poor state with no bed covers. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOne of the children has a medical condition. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe father of the children did not appear to want anything to do with the responsibilities of being a dad. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe father of the children was present that day but left the house knowing his partner was unconscious. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe woman had been in an abusive relationship and dealt with it by drinking. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí were notified of the incident by ambulance personnel at 2pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe woman was prosecuted for neglect on 9 July 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to May 3 for a probation report. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherTusla have no concerns about the children's welfare and the children are in a stable environment. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Feb2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Woman taking care of three children was found unconscious and intoxicated

    Court hearing at Naas District Court; case adjourned to May 2023 for a probation report. Judge questioned why the children's father was not charged.

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