Woman allegedly had drugs valued at €28,000 in Laois
Published 14th Nov 2026, 20:40 GMT
The woman appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A woman appeared in court accused of having drugs valued at €28,000 in Laois.
Micheala O’Brien (24) of 38 Liogard, Portlaoise, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Ballycarnan Lodge, Portlaoise, on October 14 last.
Detective Garda Aidan Ryan said the defendant made no reply when charged and bail conditions had been agreed.
He told Judge Andrew Gubbins that DPP directions would be required as the estimated value of the drugs was €28,000.
Judge Gubbins noted the bail conditions included that the woman surrender her passport and sign on three days a week at Portlaoise Garda Station. He adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on February 22 and granted legal aid to Barrister Andrew Dunne.