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Garda accused of harassing a woman brought before court after arrest on warrant

Summary

A garda has been remanded in custody at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after being arrested on a bench warrant for failing to appear at a scheduled hearing. Garda Donal Maguire, aged 38, faces charges of harassing a woman at locations in Dublin during 2012 and early 2013. He was arrested at his mother's home in Bundoran, County Donegal, after Judge Mary Ellen Ring issued a warrant when he did not appear as directed. The accused, formerly of Kilbarrack in Dublin, told gardaí he lacked funds to travel for the court appearance, though this explanation was disputed by inspectors. His defence counsel indicated a bail application may be sought at the next hearing on November 10th. The judge stressed that no plea has yet been entered and the defendant remains presumed innocent pending trial.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda accused of harassing a woman brought before court after arrest on warrant. Charges or matters: harassing one woman at a location in Dublin over a period in 2012. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• November 10 Adjournment
• 2014-10-21 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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