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Husband gets bail on safety order charge after wife tells court she's happy for him to return

Summary

In Dún Laoghaire District Court, a husband was granted bail after his wife, the safety order applicant, expressed that she was happy for him to return home. The husband was arrested at 9.30pm the previous evening in Dublin for allegedly breaching a safety order issued the prior Wednesday. Garda Andrew Hughes reported that the accused became verbally aggressive and physically assaulted his wife during the incident, and when cautioned he made no reply. The wife chose not to give formal evidence but spoke from the public gallery, describing the altercation as an "alcohol‑fuelled row" that might have escalated after the husband shoved her. Judge Derek Cooney noted that breaches of safety orders can carry up to 12 months in prison, but he granted bail on a €300 bond with no lodgement, on the condition that the accused complies with the safety order. The case was adjourned until 15 December for disclosure.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Husband gets bail on safety order charge after wife tells court she's happy for him to return. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 15 December Adjournment
• 2025-10-14 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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