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Man convicted for breaching protection order, despite asking for case to be deferred

Summary

A man in his 50s has been convicted and fined €500 for breaching a protection order, despite requesting a deferred case. The man, who resides in Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dún Laoghaire District Court to breaching a protection order made in January 2025. The order was put in place following the breakdown of his relationship with the injured party, who is his former partner. The breach occurred on March 1, when he verbally abused the injured party and put her in fear. The court heard that the man had no previous convictions and was remorseful, but Judge Conor Fottrell emphasized the seriousness of the breach and the purpose of protection orders. The man was fined €500 and given six months to pay, with the court noting that the breach, although not violent, was still a serious matter.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man convicted for breaching protection order, despite asking for case to be deferred. Charges or matters: breaching a protection order made on January 16 last. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• January 16 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 1 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-07-07 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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