Woman linked to baby hoax in hospital after suspected overdose

A MOTHER of seven questioned by gardaí investigating claims that a newborn baby was abandoned in a north Dublin flat was in a serious condition in hospital last night following a suspected overdose.

The 33-year-old from the Midlands was found slumped in a car on the banks of Lough Ennell, about two miles from Mullingar.

She was taken to Mullingar General Hospital after being discovered unconscious at 1.20pm yesterday. Her father had earlier reported her missing and a search was launched at 10am.