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Case No. 2464Assault causing harm · Co. Wexford · 26 Aug 2021

Assault case involving barrister Diarmuid Phelan further adjourned in Wexford

Barrister and law professor Diarmuid Phelan, 56, had his assault case further adjourned at Wexford District Court to April 2025 to allow for disclosure of documents from the State. He is charged with assaulting Kevin McHale causing him harm at Reedstown, Tacumshane, in August 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatPhelan is charged with assaulting Kevin McHale causing him harm (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assault took place at Reedstown, Tacumshane, south Co Wexford (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault occurred on 26 August 2021 (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationPhelan's solicitor Tim Cummings applied for disclosure of documents from the State (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to section three of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was before Judge John Cheatle at Wexford District Court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 7 April 2025 for hearing (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe District Court previously accepted jurisdiction after the DPP said the charge could be heard at that level (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA bail condition requires Phelan to have no direct or indirect contact with the injured party (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPhelan lectures at Trinity College Dublin (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Assault case involving barrister Diarmuid Phelan further adjourned

    Case adjourned to 7 April 2025 for hearing after Phelan's solicitor Tim Cummings applied for disclosure of documents from the State. Judge Cheatle granted the application. A bail condition requires Phelan to have no direct or indirect contact with the injured party.

    victim, Kevin McHale, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin McHaleaccused, Diarmuid Phelan, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Diarmuid Phelan