Ukrainian woman who died in her Dublin home suffered 'sharp force injuries', inquest told

Seán McCárthaigh

A woman who suffered a violent death in her family home in Dublin this summer died as a result of “multiple sharp force injuries”, an inquest has heard.

The body of Anna Mooney (43) was discovered in the kitchen of her home at Kilbarrack Road, Raheny on June 15th with several stab wounds.

The mother of two who came originally from Ukraine had been living in Ireland for many years.

At a brief sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court on Monday, Ms Mooney’s sister-in-law, Linda Mooney, gave evidence of formally identifying her body to gardaí at the Dublin City Morgue in Whitehall.

The coroner, Cróna Gallagher, confirmed the results of a post0mortem examination showed Ms Mooney had died as a result of “multiple sharp force injuries”.

Detective Inspector Fintan Corcoran applied for an adjournment of the inquest under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act on the basis that criminal proceedings have been initiated in the case.

Det Insp Corcoran informed the coroner that a person was already before the courts in relation to Ms Mooney’s death.

The deceased’s husband, Stephen Mooney, was arrested at the scene following the discovery of her body.

He was subsequently charged with his wife’s murder at a sitting of Dublin District Court on the following day.

The court heard that the accused, a 51-year-old businessman who works in the property industry, replied “no comment” when charged.

Gardaí were also awaiting directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions on whether Mr Mooney would face other possible charges in relation to the case.

The coroner granted the application and adjourned the hearing to a date to be fixed after the conclusion of related criminal proceedings.