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Case No. 20334Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 14 May 2021

Woman sent to Portlaoise Circuit Court over Abbeyleix assault

Lisa Rafter, 32, is accused of assault causing harm at Thornberry Park, Abbeyleix, County Laois, on 14 May 2021. In July 2023 she was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court, where legal aid for a solicitor and one barrister was granted. The Director of Public Prosecutions directed the case be forwarded, and Judge Andrew Cody sent it to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning 24 October 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Lisa Rafter, 32, is accused of assault causing harm.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Thornberry Park, Abbeyleix, County Laois.
When
The incident is alleged to have occurred on 14 May 2021.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby stated the Director of Public Prosecutions directed the case be forwarded.
Charges
She was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court in July 2023.
In court
  • Legal aid for a solicitor and one barrister was requested and granted.
  • Judge Andrew Cody sent the case to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning 24 October 2023.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeLisa Rafter is accused of assault causing harm at Thornberry Park, Abbeyleix on 14 May 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtShe was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid for a solicitor and one barrister was requested and granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody sent the case forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jul2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Assault case sent to Portlaoise Circuit Court

    The case was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning 24 October 2023. Legal aid for a solicitor and one barrister was granted.

    accused, Lisa Rafter, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Lisa Rafter