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Case No. 16477Breach of protection order · Co. Kildare

Bail varied for man accused of breaching protection order at Naas court

A man in County Kildare was accused of two breaches of a protection order taken out by his partner, with the incident dates not given. He allegedly kicked the front door of her home, and on another occasion allegedly rang her phone several times and followed her home. On Thursday 25 July 2024, Judge Desmond Zaidan reluctantly varied his bail at Naas District Court, which was heard in private, requiring a €500 cash lodgement and a €500 independent surety. The case was adjourned to a later date and marked for progress, with the other bail and protection order conditions remaining in place.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The man allegedly kicked the front door of his partner's home.
  • The man allegedly rang his partner's phone several times and followed her to her home.
  • The woman is the man's partner and took out the protection order against him.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The case was heard in private on the morning of Thursday, 25 July 2024; the incident dates are not given.
Investigation
Gardaí said the man allegedly breached the protection order on two separate occasions.
Charges
The man was accused of two breaches of a protection order taken out by his partner.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan varied the man's bail, and the judge did so reluctantly.
  • Bail now requires a €500 cash lodgement and €500 for an independent surety.
  • The other bail conditions and the protection order conditions remain in place.
  • The case was adjourned to a later date and marked for progress.
Other details
  • The couple have no children together.
  • Kildare Now reported the bail variation on 28 July 2024, while the tracker dates the article 26 July 2024.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe allegedly kicked the front door of his partner's home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe allegedly rang his partner's phone a number of times and followed her to her home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe case was heard on the morning of Thursday, July 25. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí expressed concern that the man breached the protection order on two separate occasions. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man was accused of two breaches of a protection order taken out by his partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan varied the man's bail. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge varied bail reluctantly. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA €500 cash lodgement and €500 for an independent surety were required. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe other bail conditions and the protection order conditions remain in place. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to a later date and marked for progress. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe couple have no children together. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Bail varied for man after his partner gives testimony before Kildare court

    Reports the bail variation at Naas District Court on 25 July 2024 after the complainant gave evidence, the bail conditions, and the adjournment.

    accused, malevictim, female