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Man who threatened to let off flare in garda station placed under probation supervision

Summary

John Hennessy, 50, of Dalkey, was intoxicated when he entered his local Garda station and attempted to open a flare in a plastic bag, threatening to "let it off." He had previously pleaded guilty in 2012 to possession of an explosive device at the same station. After the incident, Garda officers tried to arrest him; a struggle ensued and pepper spray was used. Hennessy, a full‑time carer for his mother, had no further Garda attention since the flare incident. Judge Patricia Ryan imposed a six‑month supervision bond, ordering Hennessy to attend the Probation Service during that period. The case was adjourned to April 15. No further charges or outcomes were reported in the article.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who threatened to let off flare in garda station placed under probation supervision. Charges or matters: possession of an explosive device at Dalkey Garda Station on March 31, 2012. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• March 31, 2012 Incident
• March 2005 Incident
• April 15 Adjournment
• 2015-10-23 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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