National court archive · 2026-03-26

'How can we help this man if he's not willing to help himself?' - offender given 'one final opportunity' to address alcohol issues

At a glance

Crime
criminal damage
People
David Doyle, Judge Derek Cooney, Patricia Camilon
Locations
Kilcross Square, Sandyford Road, Dublin 18, Dundrum, Ballinteer, Bonham Street, Dublin 8
Court
Dún Laoghaire District Court
Outcome
imposed a probation bond

Summary

David Doyle admitted theft, criminal damage, public intoxication, threatening behaviour, resisting arrest and two counts of failing to appear in court. Despite a negative probation report, Judge Derek Cooney deferred custody, imposed a probation bond and ordered full engagement with probation, warning that further offending would mean prison.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie