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Father alleged to have used Revolut messenger to breach protection order

Summary

In Tallaght District Court, a father whose weekly child‑support payments are €80 had his bail revoked after alleged breaches of a protection order. The court heard that on 13 March he used the Revolut payment app to send a love‑heart emoji with a payment, a white‑flag emoji a week later, and a text praising the complainant as a "great mother" and offering help. The complainant said the messages were not innocent but an attempt to emotionally manipulate her, describing feeling unsafe and having to change her home locks. She claimed that any contact from the accused caused significant distress and that she feared for her safety. The prosecution argued that even emoji contact violated the protection order. The accused, who had no prior convictions, admitted an "error of judgment" but denied intent to intimidate.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father alleged to have used Revolut messenger to breach protection order. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• March 13 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 27 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 22 Incident
• April 4 Adjournment
• 2025-04-02 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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