Newbridge mother found with heroin is fined

A mother residing in Newbridge town  who was found in possession of heroin has been fined at Naas District Court.

The accused was charged with no insurance at Kill East, Kill, on December 21, 2013. The accused was also charged with unlawful possession of heroin on December 2, 2012, at Station Road, Newbridge,  on December 12, 2o12, and The Grange, Newbridge, on September 31, 2015.

Defence Solicitor Stephen Walsh outlined how the accused is undergoing a methadone programme and is caring for a healthy 11 month old baby. Her other two children reside with her mother.

The court heard how the accused has previous convictions for no insurance and no driving licence.

Defence asked Judge Zaidan not to disqualify the accused from driving.

He said: "She needs the car to get and forth to the children at her mother's place."

Judge Zaidan ordered that the accused was fined €200 with six months to pay.