Widow of man killed in Christmas Eve shooting in Blanchardstown accused of setting XL Bully dog on gardaí

Veronica Maher allegedly set the dog on gardaí during a drugs and money laundering investigation, creating 'substantial risk of death or serious harm to another'

It is alleged accused 'intentionally or recklessly engaged in conduct, deliberately let a large restricted breed XL Bully pit bull dog from her garden at members of An Garda Síochána conducting beat patrols in the area, causing them to flee from this dog that put them in fear'. File picture

The widow of Jason 'Jay' Hennessy Sr, who was murdered in a Christmas Eve shooting, has been accused of setting an XL Bully dog on gardaí during a drugs and money laundering investigation.

Veronica Maher, 54, faces four charges for threatening and endangering the lives of officers and possessing earnings from crime.