Judge tells expectant Kerry father to seek addiction treatment as part of his bail conditions
The KerrymanA judge granted an expectant father bail on the condition he seek treatment for addiction, the Tralee District Court heard last week.
Jonathan O’Gorman (40), of Farranawana House, Tarbert, was charged theft for stealing a pair of runners from JD Sports in Killarney, on August 5.
His solicitor, Padraig O’Connell, applied for bail.
“His partner may be due to have a child in the coming week,” Mr O’Connell told the court.
He added that his client struggled with addiction and he said bail conditions could include refraining from alcohol.
The defendant, who said he is a professional chef, noted he had attempted to attend counselling services.
Bail was granted on several conditions including he abstain from alcohol.
Judge Treasa Kelly ordered him to engage in any addiction counselling services available.
“Whatever it takes, you have to do that,” she said.
Other conditions included signing on at Tralee garda station every Tuesday and staying away from JD Sports in Killarney.
“It’s up to you,” said the judge. “The gardaí will be watching you. You’ve got to get the help.”