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Case No. 17807Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 20 May 2022

Compensation paid in Mountmellick assault case

Desmond Conroy, 58, of Mountmellick, County Laois, admitted assault causing harm at Patrick Street, Mountmellick, on 20 May 2022. Counsel for the defendant said he had brought €5,000 in compensation for the injured party, and it had been indicated at an earlier hearing that he would receive a six-month suspended sentence once the money was paid. At a hearing reported on 24 March 2024, Judge Nicola Andrews asked how long the suspended sentence was to remain in place, received no answer, and remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on 21 March for clarification and finalisation. The latest report gives no final sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Desmond Conroy, 58, of Mountmellick, admitted assault causing harm.
Where
The assault took place on Patrick Street, Mountmellick, County Laois.
When
The assault took place on 20 May 2022.
Other details
  • The injured party's sex and age are not given in the sources.
  • Counsel for the defendant said her client had brought €5,000 for the injured party.
  • The article is dated 22 March 2024 in the index but states it was published 24 March 2024.
Sentence
  • At a previous hearing it was indicated that the defendant would receive a six-month suspended sentence once the money was paid.
  • The sources report no final sentence as of the latest article.
In court
  • Judge Nicola Andrews asked how long the suspended sentence was to remain in place, and no answer was given.
  • The case was remanded to Portlaoise District Court on 21 March for clarification and finalisation.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDesmond Conroy, 58, admitted assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place on Patrick Street, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on May 20, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge asked how long the suspended sentence was to remain in place, and no answer was given. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was remanded to Portlaoise District Court on March 21 for clarification and finalisation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceIt had been indicated at a previous hearing that the defendant would get a six-month suspended sentence when the money was paid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA client brought €5,000 for the injured party. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    €5,000 paid to victim of assault in Laois

    Reports that €5,000 compensation was paid to the injured party and that the case was remanded to Portlaoise District Court on March 21 for finalisation of a suspended sentence.

    accused, Desmond Conroy, 58, male, named, irish (judged from name)Desmond Conroyvictim