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Man accused of breaching protection order with 'c**tface' remark is granted bail

Date
2026-03-06

Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

A man in his 50s was granted bail after being accused of breaching a protection order by threatening his former partner. The complainant was absent, so the prosecution evidence at the bail hearing was hearsay; the accused agreed to leave their shared Dublin home and have no contact with her.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man accused of breaching protection order with 'c**tface' remark is granted bail. Charges or matters: breaching a protection order previously made at Dolphin House District Court following an incident in Dublin on March 1, last contrary to Section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

March 1 Incident
June 15 Adjournment
2026-03-06 Publication

Why: Gardaí told the court that the complainant was not in attendance because she is self-employed and could not cancel clients at short notice. CNI source report

Case subjects

Unnamed accused

Accused

Charges: breaching a protection order previously made at Dolphin House District Court following an incident in Dublin on March 1, last contrary to Section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act (Alleged Or Contested)

Outcome: Judge Watkin remanded the accused on bail until June 15 to allow time for disclosure.