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Husband accused of slapping wife over lack of dinner granted bail, despite telling gardai he would 'go to India and not return'

Summary

A man accused of repeatedly slapping his wife after she did not cook him dinner has been granted bail, despite telling gardai he would 'go to India and not return'. The accused, in his forties, is charged with assault causing harm under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. Garda James Norris stated the alleged incident occurred late at night when the man returned home intoxicated. He allegedly slapped his wife multiple times, pulled her duvet, and followed her into the kitchen, where he slapped her again, causing her to fall. The alleged victim, who was not present at the hearing, is now seeking a safety order through the Family Courts. Garda Norris opposed bail, citing the accused's flight booking to India and his potential flight risk. The defence, led by Patricia Camillon, argued the accused has strong family ties, works part-time, and cares for their children. She noted his limited English and that he had a return flight booked. The accused is willing to surrender his passport permanently and has no prior court history.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Husband accused of slapping wife over lack of dinner granted bail, despite telling gardai he would 'go to India and not return'. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on May 5 last, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• May 5 Incident
• May 13 Adjournment
• 2026-05-07 Publication

Why: The accused, who is aged in his forties and cannot be identified because the proceedings were held in camera', is charged with assault causing harm on May 5 last, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. CNI source report

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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