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Case No. 8383Assault · Co. Dublin · 9 Oct 2024

Dublin garda sent forward for trial over alleged assault

Patrick Moloney, a Dublin garda based at Pearse Street station, is charged over an alleged assault on a man at Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, on 9 October 2024. He is accused of causing harm contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. At Dublin District Court before Judge Michele Finan, the DPP authorised trial on indictment, Moloney was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, and he was remanded on €200 bail. He has yet to enter a plea, and the case will be listed for mention on 29 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A Dublin garda is charged over an alleged assault in the city centre.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Wellington Quay, Dublin 2.
When
The alleged assault took place on 9 October 2024.
Other details
  • The victim is a man, and his age is not given in the facts.
  • The accused, Patrick Moloney, is based at Pearse Street station in Dublin city.
  • The accused was remanded on bail of €200.
  • The accused has yet to enter a plea.
  • The officer did not address the court.
  • The articles are dated 1 September 2026 in their header and 15 September 2026 in their body text.
Charges
He is accused of assaulting a male and causing him harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
In court
  • The case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Michele Finan.
  • The DPP authorised trial on indictment, and the accused was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The case will be listed for mention on 29 October.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe garda is charged over an alleged assault in the city centre. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Wellington Quay, Dublin 2. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 9 October 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of assaulting a male, causing him harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Michele Finan. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP authorised trial on indictment and the accused was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case will be listed for mention on 29 October. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused has yet to enter a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused was remanded on bail of €200. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe officer did not address the court. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Dublin garda sent forward for trial for alleged assault

    First report of this case. The accused is a garda, was sent forward for trial, and the case will be mentioned on 29 October.

    accused, Patrick Moloney, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Moloneyvictim, male