Woman allegedly made false statement to Laois Gardaí
Published 19th Oct 2026, 20:40 BST
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The woman appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A judge was asked to consider jurisdiction after a woman appeared in court accused of making a false statement to Gardai in relation to a robbery.
Stacey Delaney (31) of 38 The Meadows, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, is accused of knowingly making a false statement to Gardaí at her address on March 13, 2026.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the allegation related to a false report of a robbery. He said it would be alleged that CCTV proved the allegation to be false. He said it would be alleged a report had also been made to social welfare.
Judge Tom MacSharry said he would accept jurisdiction. He granted legal aid to Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 9.