Courts / Dublin / Report
Mother fails in bid to have charge of trying to murder infant sons dismissed
Summary
A 39‑year‑old mother was charged with attempting to murder her 18‑month‑old twin sons on 9 October 2019 at her Dublin home. She also faced charges of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to one child, producing a large kitchen knife capable of serious injury in a dispute, and falsely imprisoning a woman on the same date. In July, her defence counsel applied to the Central Criminal Court to dismiss the two attempted‑murder charges under Section 4E of the Criminal Justice Act 1999. The court heard submissions from the defence and from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Judge Michael MacGrath announced that he would refuse the application and would issue a written decision later, while pronouncing the court's conclusion today. The trial is scheduled for October at the Central Criminal Court. The Children Act 2001 prohibits identifying child victims, making it an offence to publish identifying details.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mother fails in bid to have charge of trying to murder infant sons dismissed. Charges or matters: attempting to murder her two young sons on October 9, 2019 at her home; falsely imprisoning a woman on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 9, 2019 Other
- July 19 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-07-29 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: attempting to murder her two young sons on October 9, 2019 at her home; falsely imprisoning a woman on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Related court reports
- Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
- Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
- Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
- 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
- Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
- 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request