Person: Michael Drew

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'People putting rent ahead of grocery spend' as 350,000 impacted by food poverty

The government has said "nobody should be living in food poverty" after a new study indicated it may be an issue for as much as 7% of the population.

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Pair of fine farms sure to draw big interest in Co Cork

With a total of 174 acres, two of fine farms are coming under the hammer on September 24 in what promises to be a very eagerly-awaited public auction.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2015

Compulsive 999 caller given suspended sentence

A woman who made false claims to gardaí of murder, shooting, stabbing, house fires and of being with an abandoned baby has been given a two-and-a-half-year suspended sentence.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2006

False-claims woman given a year to continue treatment

A woman who made false claims to gardaí of murder, shooting, stabbing, house fires, and of being with an abandoned baby has been given a year to continue treatment for her compulsive behaviour before being sentenced.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2005

Case of 'false claims' woman adjourned for report

The sentence of a woman described as a "nut and fruit case" after she made a series of false claims to the Gardaí of murder, shooting, stabbing, and house fires and of being with a reported abandoned baby has been adjourned again pending a psychiatric report.

Tue, 31 May, 2005