The High Court has dismissed a bail application on behalf of a wheelchair user wanted in Britain on fraud charges.
The British authorities are seeking the extradition of Yvonne Doyle, who has been remanded in custody at the Dóchas women’s prison since January following her arrest in Ireland on foot of a European arrest warrant.
Ms Doyle, who denies the charges, is accused of fraudulently obtaining a number of payments totalling approximately £250,000 from the British government.
It is also alleged that she used false documentation, including IDs, to obtain the money.
Prior to her arrest, she had been living in Blackwater, Co Wexford.
The State opposed Ms Doyle’s application on the grounds that she represents a flight risk. In his ruling, Mr Justice John Edwards dismissed her application.
The judge said he was refusing bail because both the State’s and the court’s concerns about Ms Doyle not turning up to court had not been met.
