Ireland Doctor pays €1,000 to charity over knife and intoxication case at Tullamore hotel
On 25 November 2023, Jerome White, a medical doctor with the HSE who worked as a locum in several hospitals, was seen drunk and carrying a knife in the leisure centre of the Tullamore Court Hotel in Co Offaly. He later pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to intoxication in a public place and to possession of a knife with a blade or sharp point. At a hearing reported on 16 December 2024, his solicitor said he had paid €1,000 to Brain Tumour Ireland, and the judge adjourned finalisation of the case to 18 December 2024, saying he would strike out the case if the payment was made.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jerome White, a medical doctor with the HSE who worked as a locum in several hospitals, was drunk and seen with a knife.
- Where
- The incident happened in the leisure centre of the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co Offaly.
- When
- The incident happened on 25 November 2023.
- Investigation
- Other users of the leisure centre saw him and became concerned.
- Cause
- His solicitor said the knife fell out of his bag while he was changing and there was no nefarious intent.
- Weapon
- He was seen with a knife with a blade or sharp point.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to intoxication in a public place.
- He pleaded guilty to possession of a knife with a blade or sharp point.
- In court
- The court was told he had paid €1,000 to Brain Tumour Ireland, and his solicitor said he was not in court.
- The judge adjourned finalisation of the matter to 18 December 2024 for him to attend.
- Sentence
- No sentence was imposed; the judge said he would strike out the case if the €1,000 payment was made.
- Other details
- The sergeant said he had no previous convictions and had not come to garda attention since November 2023.
- According to the court, he was not presently working.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe incident happened at the leisure centre of the Tullamore Court Hotel. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 25 November 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeHis solicitor said the knife had fallen out of his bag while he was changing and there was no nefarious intent. (offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponHe was seen with a knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationOther users of the leisure centre saw him and became concerned. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to intoxication in a public place. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to a weapons offence of having a knife with a blade or sharp point. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe court was told he had paid €1,000 to Brain Tumour Ireland. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHis solicitor said the money had been paid but he was not in court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned finalisation of the matter to 18 December. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said he would strike out the case if the €1,000 payment was made. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe is a medical doctor with the HSE who worked as a locum in several hospitals. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe sergeant said he had no previous convictions and had not come to garda attention since November 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe was not presently working, according to the court. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Dec2024Knife 'fell out of bag' when doctor was drunk at leisure centre in Offaly hotel
Court report on the finalisation hearing: €1,000 paid to charity, case adjourned to 18 December 2024 for the accused to attend; judge said he would strike out the case if the payment was made. Article is dated 16 December 2024.
accused, Jerome White, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jerome White