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'He's an adult and well able to take responsibility' - Judge gives man time to compensate ex for damage to property
Summary
Ian Hennessy, 40, admitted to damaging his former partner's property while intoxicated and was given a month to compensate her before a judge decides on his sentence. Hennessy pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage at Dún Laoghaire District Court, where a television and a clothes horse were damaged. Judge Ann Watkins noted that Hennessy had not shown remorse by compensating his victim more than 18 months after the incident. The judge emphasized that Hennessy, as an adult, is well able to take responsibility. Hennessy's defence highlighted that he had completed treatment for alcohol addiction, has been sober for six months, and has secured full-time employment. The court adjourned the case until July 27, with the judge instructing Hennessy to repay the damage by then before deciding on his sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'He's an adult and well able to take responsibility' - Judge gives man time to compensate ex for damage to property. Charges or matters: two counts of criminal damage arising from an incident at a house in Carrickmines on January 31, 2025. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 31, 2025 Incident
- January 2025 Adjournment
- July 27 Adjournment
- 2026-07-02 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of criminal damage arising from an incident at a house in Carrickmines on January 31, 2025 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who admitted damaging his former partner's property while intoxicated has been given a month to compensate her, before a judge decides on his sentence.; Ms Kennedy said Hennessey would pay compensation, before Judge Watkin adjourned the case until July 27. "Repay by then whatever damage he did.
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