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Case No. 4654Threatening and abusive behaviour (Public Order Act); identifying an international protection applicant (International Protection Act 2015) · Co. Dublin · 22 Aug 2024

Appeal date set for man jailed over YouTube posts identifying asylum seekers

Paul Nolan, 37, who was jailed for posts identifying asylum seekers at an Ipas centre in Tallaght, has had his appeal against conviction scheduled. The District Court Appeals hearing is set for May 18th next and has been given priority.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereNolan stood outside an Ipas centre in Tallaght, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incidents happened on 22 and 24 August 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeNolan posted videos of his interactions with migrants on YouTube. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeNolan pleaded not guilty to charges of threatening and abusive behaviour under the Public Order Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeNolan denied four counts under Section 26 of the International Protection Act 2015. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe appeal hearing was scheduled for May 18th before the District Court Appeals. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe prosecution asked for the appeal hearing to be given priority with a full day set aside, and the defence agreed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe appeal judge granted legal aid to the appellant and requested an Arabic interpreter for witnesses. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceNolan received a 10-month sentence, with the final three months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNolan was released after lodging an appeal against his conviction. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Appeal date set for YouTuber jailed for posts identifying asylum seekers

    Reports the scheduling of Nolan's appeal of his conviction and sentence, with the hearing set for May 18th next. Prosecution asked for priority and a full day, and the defence agreed. Adds that Nolan was released after lodging the appeal and that legal aid was granted.

    convicted, Paul Nolan, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Nolan