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Repeat offender has jail time suspended for drunkenly abusing take-away staff

Summary

Dean McAuley, 34, a repeat offender with 17 prior convictions, pleaded guilty in the District Court to using threatening and abusive language and being intoxicated in a public place contrary to the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994, after drunkenly threatening and abusing staff at a Dublin Macari's chipper on 13 July 2024. He was sentenced to two months in custody, with the last month suspended. On appeal, Judge James O'Donohoe fully suspended the custodial sentence, leaving McAuley free while the suspended portion remains in effect.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Repeat offender has jail time suspended for drunkenly abusing take-away staff. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• July 13, 2024 Incident
• 2025-05-14 Publication

Why: She said that she arrested him because she considered Mr McAuley to be a danger to himself and others and that Mr McAuley used threatening and abusive language towards the staff. CNI source report

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Public Order Stage Appeal

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Read the original CNI report