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On-bail offender jailed for twice breaching protection order with public 'bullying' of ex
Summary
A man in his thirties was jailed for one month after breaching a protection order by confronting and bullying his former partner in public while on bail for an earlier breach. He pleaded guilty to a phone call and message made just days after the order was granted on 17 January 2024, and was convicted of a second breach on 1 September 2024 during a custody handover. The court heard he shouted abusive remarks, demanded the woman speak to him, and tried to control her in front of their children. He had 12 prior convictions, including theft and assault, and was on bail at the time of the September incident. Judge Anne Watkin imposed the prison term, a 12‑month peace bond with strict conditions, a €500 recognisance, and an independent surety of €500 for appeal. The woman had left the family home due to abuse and feared for her safety. The unnamed accused pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: On-bail offender jailed for twice breaching protection order with public 'bullying' of ex. Charges or matters: the September breach, he made several admissions during his evidence in court that confirmed he had discussed the order and made unauthorised contact. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 17, 2024 Incident
- January 25 Incident
- September 1, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-05-28 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the September breach, he made several admissions during his evidence in court that confirmed he had discussed the order and made unauthorised contact (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: A man in his thirties has been jailed for a month after breaking a protection order by confronting and "bullying" his former partner in public while on bail for an earlier breach. Judge Watkin imposed a one-month prison sentence for the September breach and ordered the man to enter into a 12-month peace bond with strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dún Laoghaire District Court
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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