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Man accused of being abusive in A&E department

Summary

In Tallaght District Court, 58‑year‑old Filippo Sangermano, a resident of Watergate House Hostel, was granted bail after being charged with a section 6 public order offence for alleged verbal abuse and aggression in the accident and emergency (A&E) department of Tallaght University Hospital. The court heard that Gardaí had been called to the hospital and that Sangermano was reportedly abusive towards staff and patients. He denied knowing Irish legal procedures, noting that in the UK he could speak to a solicitor and had not yet seen a social worker. Defence counsel Ciara Ní Ghabhann BL objected to a blanket restriction on his access to A&E, arguing he should not be prevented from seeking emergency care. Judge Patricia McNamara agreed, allowing bail on the condition that Sangermano may only attend the A&E if referred by a doctor. The bail was secured on a €200 bond, and the case was adjourned for disclosure at a later date.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man accused of being abusive in A&E department. Charges or matters: a section 6 public order offence, contrary to the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 2025-09-10 Publication

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Topics

Public Order Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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