Courts / Dublin / Report
Door damager avoids jail
Summary
Ian O'Heaire, 36, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to one count of criminal damage for breaking the front door of his former partner's home in Cabra on 3 October 2021. The damage, estimated at €150, included the door, lock and frame. O'Heaire had previously sent abusive text messages to the victim, who had left her home for a party and received a photo of the stairs from him at 2.45 am. He had 30 prior convictions, mainly traffic offences, and one earlier criminal‑damage conviction. Judge Pauline Codd imposed a four‑year prison sentence, suspended in full, with strict conditions: O'Heaire must be under Probation Services supervision for two years. He has shown remorse, sent money to cover repair costs, and has no further contact with the victim. He has also sought treatment for addiction and expressed a desire to work in addiction services.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Door damager avoids jail. Charges or matters: one count of criminal damage at Waterline Building, Royal Canal Park, Cabra on October 3, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 3, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2, 2021 Other
- 2022-12-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of criminal damage at Waterline Building, Royal Canal Park, Cabra on October 3, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Imposing sentence today, Judge Pauline Codd said O'Heaire's actions were directed against his ex-partner and were preceded by abusive texts. Judge Codd imposed a four-year prison sentence, suspended in full on strict conditions including that O'Heaire place himself under the supervision of the Probation Services for two years.
Places mentioned
- Mellows Road
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Royal Canal Park
- O'Heaire place
Topics
Related court reports
- Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
- Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
- Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
- 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
- Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
- 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request