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Judge refuses bail as woman says partner threatened to 'drag her to abortion clinic'
Summary
In a Tallaght District Court hearing on 16 September 2025, a man in his 20s was denied bail after a judge found that a pregnant woman, who is unnamed for legal reasons, was left in fear for herself and her unborn child. The accused, who pleaded not guilty to criminal damage and theft, had allegedly threatened to drag the woman to an abortion clinic and had engaged in violent conduct at her home, including jumping on her car, smashing a wardrobe and chandeliers, and refusing to return her house keys. Garda Brendan Byrne cited the O'Callaghan principles, arguing the man might not appear in court and could interfere with the complainant. The court noted that a key to the woman's home was found in the accused's pocket. The accused, represented by Padraig O'Donovan, claimed any damage was accidental and offered compensation, stating he would stay away if bail were granted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge refuses bail as woman says partner threatened to 'drag her to abortion clinic'. Charges or matters: charges of criminal damage and theft before Tallaght District Court following an alleged domestic incident on Friday 12 September. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- Friday 12 September Incident
- 19 September Other
- 2025-09-16 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: charges of criminal damage and theft before Tallaght District Court following an alleged domestic incident on Friday 12 September (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Tallaght
- Tallaght District Court
- Cloverhill Prison
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft Violent Crime
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