Two people have appeared in court in connection with alleged illegal money-lending in Kilrush.
Books of evidence have been serviced on 32-year-old Diana Casey of Wood Road, Kilrush and 26-year old Patrick Casey of Beverly Hills, Kilrush at Ennis District court.
32 year-old Diana Casey faces a total of 17 charges concerning the unlawful moneylending to six people.
Her brother 26-year -old Patrick Casey faces 10 charges relating to the unlawful money-lending to four people between 2011 and December 3rd 2013.
Books of Evidence were yesterday served on the two with Judge Patrick Durcan sending the two forward on bail to Ennis Circuit Court.
Last May, Judge Durcan declined jurisdiction in the case of the two Caseys and three others charged in relation to the illegal money-lending.
At that court, Detective Garda Donal Corkery said it'll be alleged that illegal money-lenders in Kilrush were charging their customers interest rates of 50% on money borrowed, with loans ranging from €50 to €8000.
The court heard that following months of observation and surveillance, Gardai identified persons involved in unlawful moneylending and on the 3rd of December 2013, Gardai conducted searches and arrests in Kilrush town against people engaging in moneylending without a licence.
Three others, who are facing similar charges, are due to appear in court next week.
