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'I'm doing my job as a mum': court hears exchange between mother and accused son
Summary
A 21-year-old man accused of breaching a barring order appeared in Tallaght District Court by video link from Cloverhill Prison. He claimed that a GP had not referred him for a psychiatric assessment, stating that his case was not unique enough. The judge ordered that the assessment be carried out, emphasizing that court directions must be followed. The defendant's mother was in court and expressed concern about her son's mental health, stating that medication was not sufficient. She told her son to keep his head down and do his bit, saying she was doing her job as a mum. The judge remanded the man in custody until July 27 to allow the psychiatric report to be completed. The case highlights the importance of following court orders and the challenges faced by families in accessing appropriate medical care for their loved ones.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I'm doing my job as a mum': court hears exchange between mother and accused son. Charges or matters: breaching a barring order on June 29 last. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- June 29 Incident
- May 27 Incident
- July 27 Adjournment
- 2026-07-20 Publication
Why: A doctor did not send a prisoner for a court-ordered psychiatric assessment because the GP felt his case was "not unique enough", a judge heard today. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: breaching a barring order on June 29 last (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: He replied: "Maybe this could be the best thing to happen to me." Judge Cullinane remanded the man in custody at Cloverhill Prison to appear again on July 27, by which time she said she wanted the psychiatric report to be completed.
Places mentioned
- Tallaght
- Tallaght District Court
- Dolphin House District Court
- Cloverhill Prison
- Dolphin House
Topics
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