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County Councillor head-butted ex-wife's new partner
Summary
Dermot Richardson, a 53‑year‑old south Dublin county councillor, was sentenced to a suspended two‑and‑a‑half‑year term for assaulting Tony Greene, Greene's new partner, on the night of 11–12 March 2017 at Richardson's former family home in Tallaght. Richardson head‑butted and punched Greene, knocking out two front teeth and causing serious injuries that required dental surgery costing €3,740. In court, Richardson pleaded guilty, apologised and admitted his actions were "totally out of order." Judge Martin Nolan, noting the victim's severe injuries and Richardson's community standing, imposed a suspended sentence on the condition that Richardson pay €7,500 to Greene – €2,000 immediately and €5,500 within 18 months – and that the money be disposed of by the court if Greene declined it. The judge emphasised that the sentence was a punishment rather than a custodial sentence, and that Richardson was unlikely to repeat such behaviour.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: County Councillor head-butted ex-wife's new partner. Charges or matters: assaulting Tony Greene causing him harm at Richardson's former family home in Tallaght on the night between March 11th and 12th, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 11th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-10-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Tony Greene causing him harm at Richardson's former family home in Tallaght on the night between March 11th and 12th, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge imposed a two and half year sentence which he suspended in full on condition that Richardson immediately hand over €2,000 he had brought with him to court, and that within the next 18 months he collect a further €5,500.
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