Mother of four fails to attend assault sentencing hearing

An arrest warrant has been issued for a mother of four who assaulted her close friend outside the Rotunda Hospital in an incident that led to the victim’s death.

Michelle Brannigan (aged 36) of Hill Street, Dublin 1, had pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the manslaughter of Tracey O’Brien (aged 31) at Parnell Square West on June 25, 2009.