Miranda McCabe jailed for assault causing harm

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Miranda McCabe was jailed for assault causing harm, receiving a two-year sentence with the final 15 months suspended on strict conditions.

She pleaded guilty. The proceedings were reported on 24 May 2023.

The assault on Stephanie Dunne occurred at Priorswood Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin, on 27 November 2021. Garda Mark Reilly said DNA from hair pulled from McCabe matched her; he also agreed the early guilty plea had helped gardaí.

Defence counsel Patrick McCarthy said McCabe had mental-health difficulties, was embarrassed and apologetic, and was a single mother of three, including a child with significant medical needs.