A woman accused of running a meth lab at her home in Killarney could walk free from court in two weeks if the state does not progress its case against her.
Anna Entrambasaguas, a mother-of-one in her 40s, of Knocknasartnett, Killarney, faces seven charges following a garda raid at her home in October.
She has been in custody on remand for six months while the state has been conducting its investigation and preparing the book of evidence.
Ms Entrambasaguas is accused of the possession of crystal meth for sale or supply, the possession of forged driving licences, and a machine designed for making fake IDs.
The court previously heard she allegedly had all the items required for a meth lab in her home.
She was refused bail in November in the district court, then again in the High Court, and was refused bail a third time in Tralee District Court last month, during that bail hearing, gardaí said further charges will be brought against her in relation to liquid meth seized from her shed valued at around €6,000.
At that same sitting, the court heard the Irish Defence Forces had to come to Killarney to conduct testing on substances seized from her property.
Two weeks ago, Judge David Waters said he would need a specific, detailed update from the state on the case, if he was going to continue to remand Ms Entrambasaguas in custody.
At Tralee District Court yesterday, Sergeant Chris Manton said he still does not have formal directions from the DPP, and asked for Ms Entrambasaguas to be remanded in custody again.
Her solicitor Brendan Ahern said his client has now been in custody for six months waiting for her case to be heard.
Judge David Waters said he will remand her in custody for another two weeks, but marked the case peremptory against the state for 14th May.
If a case is marked peremptory, it means that it cannot be adjourned again and will have to proceed on the next appearance, or it will be struck out.
Mr Ahern said for the benefit of his client, this means Judge Waters will entertain an application to have the matter struck out in two weeks.
