This article is from page 24 of the 2013-09-10 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 24 JPG
A WOMAN found in possession of heroin in Killaloe District Court has been told to stay on the road to recovery or face 12 months in prison.
Mother of two Eileen Fitzgerald was seen by gardai passing heroin and cannabis valued at € 167 to her partner who was in custody in the courthouse on May 1 (2012).
Ms Fitzgerald, with an address at Williamstown Lodge, Fedamore, Limerick, told gardaí she had been put under pressure to pass the drugs.
In June, Ms Fitzgerald also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of heroin at Cnoc Cluain, Ballina on June 23 (2012).
The court heard that gardaí found four wraps of heroin valued at € 220 in the house.
The case had been adjourned to allow for a report from the Probation services. On Wednesday the court heard that Ms Fitzgerald is receiving treatment for drug addiction at the Dóchas women’s centre in Dublin.
Inspector Tom Kennedy said it appears Ms Fitzgerald is on the right road to recovery.
Judge Patrick Durcan said the accused had committed serious offences that could lead to 12 months in prison.
Adjourning the case to November 5, Judge Durcan urged Ms Fitzgerald stay on her current path.