Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15524Providing false information to obtain a passport · Co. Cork

Woman pleads guilty to false information to obtain child's Irish passport, Cork

A 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty at the Circuit Criminal Court in Cork to four offences of providing false information to obtain an Irish passport for her son. The offences date from 2009 to 2017 and include a false claim, made at the Civil Registration Office in Cork on 29 July 2009, that a named man was the child's biological father. She had been due to go on trial but pleaded guilty when arraigned on 11 November 2024, and the judge extended legal aid to cover reports needed before sentencing. She was remanded on continuing bail and is due to be sentenced on 18 February 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty to four offences of providing false information to obtain an Irish passport for a child.
Where
The false information was provided at the Civil Registration Office in Cork and at garda stations in Cork.
When
  • The offences date from 2009 to 2017.
  • On 29 July 2009 she gave false information at the Civil Registration Office in Cork.
  • She gave false information in passport applications at Watercourse Road Garda Station on 29 July 2009 and 12 May 2017, and at Anglesea Street on 30 June 2012.
Cause
The false information concerned a claim that a named man was the biological father of her son.
Charges
She pleaded guilty to four offences when arraigned, having been due to go on trial.
In court
  • The case was due to be tried at the Circuit Criminal Court in Cork.
  • Free legal aid was previously granted in the case, and Judge Dermot Sheehan extended it to cover the reports.
  • Defence barrister Marjorie Farrelly SC said a number of reports were required before sentencing, including a psychiatric report.
  • She was remanded on continuing bail.
Sentence
Sentencing is set for 18 February 2025.
Other details
  • She has no previous convictions.
  • Defence counsel said the offences were historic in nature.
  • The woman cannot be named for legal reasons under the Children's Act.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty to providing false information to obtain an Irish passport for a child. (rte.ie)
  • whenShe provided false information at the Civil Registration Office in Cork on 29 July 2009 about a named man being the biological father of her son. (rte.ie)
  • whenShe provided false information in relation to passport applications at Watercourse Road Garda Station on 29 July 2009 and 12 May 2017, and at Anglesea Street on 30 June 2012. (rte.ie)
  • chargeShe pleaded guilty to four offences. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe woman was due to go on trial at the Circuit Criminal Court in Cork but pleaded guilty when arraigned. (rte.ie)
  • courtFree legal aid had previously been granted in the case. (rte.ie)
  • courtDefence counsel said a number of reports were required before sentencing. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge extended legal aid to cover the relevant reports. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe woman was remanded on continuing bail. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceShe will be sentenced on 18 February 2025. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe woman has no previous convictions. (rte.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said the offences were historic in nature. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Nov2024
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Woman pleads guilty over false passport claim for child

    Plea of guilty to four offences, with offences dating from 2009 to 2017; sentencing set for 18 February 2025.

    accused, 41, female