Cork woman Catherine O’Brien’s deception case adjourned after court hears she is in hospital

The case involves two charges relating to a combined €5,052 and alleged incidents dating back to January and February 2019

The case involving two charges of deception against Buttevant native Catherine O’Brien, of An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, was listed for mention. Picture: Dan Linehan

The case against a Corkwoman charged with deception has been adjourned as she is currently in hospital.

The case involving two charges of deception against Buttevant native Catherine O’Brien, of An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, was listed for mention before Judge Eugene O’Kelly at Waterford Circuit Court on Tuesday.

The two charges relate to a combined sum of €5,052 and concern alleged incidents on January 21, 2019, and February 5, 2019.

The court heard that Ms O’Brien is currently in hospital. She had been due to appear by video link.

The case has been adjourned until November 17 for mention.