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Case No. 13966Unwarranted demand for money · Co. Laois · 15 Jul 2024

Woman in court accused of demanding money in Laois

Julie Harty (40), of Fairgreen, Portlaoise, is accused of making an unwarranted demand for money at an address in Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, on July 15, 2024 and again on August 25, 2024. The alleged injured party is not identified in the sources. When charged, she replied that it was not true. At Portlaoise District Court, the DPP directed summary disposal, gardaí did not object to bail but sought conditions, and she was granted legal aid and remanded on bail. The latest development is that she is due to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on May 19.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of making an unwarranted demand for money.
Other details
  • The suspect is Julie Harty, aged 40, of 64 Cosby Avenue, Fairgreen, Portlaoise.
  • The alleged injured party is not identified in the sources.
  • The conditions sought include no direct or indirect contact with the alleged injured party and staying away from Carmody Way.
Where
The alleged demands were made at an address in Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged demands were made on July 15, 2024 and again on August 25, 2024.
Charges
When charged, the defendant replied that it was not true.
Investigation
Garda James Quinlan of Portlaoise Garda Station spoke in court about the case.
In court
  • The DPP directed summary disposal of the case.
  • Gardaí did not object to bail but asked for conditions to be imposed.
  • The defendant was granted legal aid and remanded on bail.
  • The defendant is due to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on May 19.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman appeared in court accused of making an unwarranted demand for money. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged demands were made at an address in Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged demands were made on July 15, 2024 and again on August 25, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant replied that it was not true when charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP had directed summary disposal, and the garda did not object to bail but asked for conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on May 19. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherConditions sought included no contact with the alleged injured party and staying away from Carmody Way. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman in court accused of demanding money in Laois

    First report of the court appearance. Gives bail conditions and the May 19 return date. The second alleged demand date is August 25, 2024. No existing case matches this individual or incident.

    accused, Julie Harty, 40, female, named, irish (judged from name)Julie Harty