Judge refuses to excuse woman quarantining after Turkish holiday from court

Warrant issued for arrest of defendant on threatening charge

The judge said he was not accepting quarantining as an excuse for not attending court. Picture:iStock

A Cork woman quarantining at home following a Turkish holiday asked through her solicitor to be excused from court where she faced sentencing on a threatening charge.

Judge Olann Kelleher refused the application and issued a warrant at Cork District Court for the arrest of the defendant.