Woman used false prescription at Laois pharmacy
Laois Shopping Centre
A WOMAN with 254 previous convictions for using false prescriptions to obtain medication from pharmacies appeared before Portlaoise District Court last week on similar offences.
Lyndsey Ryan (42), Errigal Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of a false prescription and to the use of a false prescription on 28 April 2024 at Booths, Unit 31-32, Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise.
Garda Sgt JJ Kirby said Ms Ryan went into the pharmacy and produced a false prescription. When it was checked, the store manager spotted it was false and contacted gardaí.
Sgt Kirby said that the defendant had 254 previous convictions, all for presenting false prescriptions.
Defending solicitor Philip Meagher said the convictions stem from a chronic medical condition and that Ms Ryan had an addiction to sleeping tablets, which she no longer takes.
“This has been going on from 2011, for 15 years. When is she going to cop on?” asked Judge Andrew Cody “She’s now on medication to deal with her issues and is linking in with a women’s support group in Dublin,” said Mr Meagher.
Judge Cody said: “She’s facing a long stretch in prison with 254 previous convictions. I’m adjourning the case to 4 June. Let her be very clear. She’s facing an uphill battle to stay out of prison.” The case was adjourned to allow time for Ms Ryan to gather up the evidence to prove what efforts she is making to address her addiction issue.
