A 54‑year‑old former head of treasury at Anglo Irish Bank, Tiernan O'Mahoney, is to stand trial on indictment in Dublin District Court for four charges under the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. The offences relate to the period from 25 March 2003 to 17 November 2003 and include allegations that he knowingly concealed a bank account, conspired to obstruct a Revenue officer, concealed an account from inspection, and produced incorrect documents. O'Mahoney made no reply to the charges after being cautioned and was given a true copy of the indictment. He was arrested by the Garda Fraud Squad at Bridewell Garda station. Bail was granted on a €100 bond with conditions requiring him to remain at his home in Wicklow, sign on Fridays at Bray Garda station, and give 48‑hour notice of any address change or travel outside Ireland or the UK.
Ibrahim Buisir, a 50-year-old father-of-six and former UN al-Qaeda terror list subject, was sentenced at Dublin District Court after pleading guilty to assaulting Det-Gda Gillian Morris and Det-Gda Leanna Cruise of the Special Detective Unit. The incident occurred in January last year in Ballinteer, Dublin 16, when Buisir allegedly became aggressive and pushed both officers during a traffic stop. Judge Conal Gibbons described the behaviour as "outrageous" and warned that attacks on emergency services typically warrant jail sentences. Buisir was fined €600, with the judge specifying that if the fine is not paid within six months, he will be jailed for 30 days. He was also granted free legal aid. During sentencing, Buisir apologised to the officers and invited them to his home for tea. The court also noted a separate conviction from March this year, where Buisir was found guilty of engaging in threatening, abusive, and insulting behaviour towards gardai and ordered to make a contribution to charity. Buisir, who has lived in Ireland for 32 years, cited medical issues and political views as context for his actions, though the judge instructed him to leave politics out of the proceedings.
A garda, Damien Dempsey, who admitted using a missing motor tax disc from his station on his own car, had theft and fraud charges dismissed by a judge. However, he was fined €500 for not having his car taxed. Dempsey, who had previously been found guilty of stealing the tax disc, fraudulently using it, and not having motor insurance, had his remaining charges dismissed. The judge ruled there was no evidence of intent to permanently deprive someone of the disc or a demand for an insurance certificate. Dempsey, who has over 20 years of service, admitted not having his car taxed but pleaded not guilty to the other charges. He explained that he took the disc when his car's tax ran out and faced financial difficulties, including a broken marriage and monthly expenses of €2,500. He stated he never intended the act to be theft and was struggling with financial stress and anxiety.
Paul Murtagh, 29, of Dublin, pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen South American Marmoset and to unlawful possession of a stun gun. He was caught with the monkey in his car on 1 October after it had been taken during a burglary in Co. Kildare. Garda Liam Eviston stopped his vehicle and found the animal in the boot. Murtagh also admitted to carrying a stun gun, seized on 27 October 2009, which he had bought legally abroad but is banned in Ireland. The court heard he had no sinister intent and had only used the gun on himself. Judge Bryan Smyth imposed community service to avoid custodial sentences: 80 hours for the monkey, 120 hours for the stun gun, instead of four‑month and six‑month jail terms respectively. The monkey was returned to its owners. The case was heard in Dublin District Court.
A Dublin District Court heard today that a dispute involving former developer Tom McFeely and recruitment firm MCR Personnel Ltd had been resolved, resulting in the striking out of proceedings that threatened a three-month jail term. The action, which had spanned approximately two years before the court, concerned an outstanding debt of €24,288 for services rendered. MCR's solicitor informed Judge Mary Collins that the parties had reached agreement, and the case was withdrawn. The matter had previously involved detailed cross-examination of McFeely's financial circumstances and alleged assets across multiple jurisdictions. The resolution came days before further questioning regarding financial matters was scheduled to resume at Dublin District Court.
Leroy Harris, 19, a young actor known for a controversial cat‑killing scene in the TV series Love/Hate, appeared in Dublin District Court on 5 November 2013 charged with unlawful possession of cannabis worth €110 and having the drug for sale or supply. The alleged offence occurred at Sheriff Street on 14 October. Harris was stopped by Gardaí near his home and was brought to court in a red jumper, navy tracksuit bottoms and blue runners. He remained silent during the brief hearing and no plea was entered. Judge Cormac Dunne accepted jurisdiction, granted bail and legal aid, and adjourned the case to allow the prosecution to hand over a summary of its evidence. Harris is ordered to return in three weeks to enter a plea. The case is to be dealt with at district court level. The young actor is unemployed and has an address at Mariner's Port, Dublin.