Ireland Former election candidate pleads not guilty to slash-hook charge in Dublin
Brian Garrigan, a 56-year-old businessman who unsuccessfully ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 general election, is accused of producing a slash hook as a weapon during a dispute with a work crew at Annesley Bridge Road, Fairview, Dublin, on 22 October 2023. He was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour under the Public Order Act, a weapons offence, and criminal damage to freshly laid tarmac. He appeared at Dublin District Court on a Thursday, reported on 7 March 2024, and pleaded not guilty to all charges, with his barrister confirming the case would be contested. Judge Monika Leech adjourned the case to an April sitting, when the hearing date will be confirmed.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court7 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Brian Garrigan pleaded not guilty to producing a slash hook as a weapon during a dispute with a work crew.
- Where
- The incident allegedly occurred at Annesley Bridge Road, Fairview, Dublin.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred on 22 October 2023.
- Cause
- The alleged offences arose from a dispute with a work crew.
- Weapon
- The weapon in the case is a slash hook.
- Charges
- He was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour under the Public Order Act.
- He was charged with a weapons offence for producing a slash hook during a dispute.
- He was charged with criminal damage to freshly laid tarmac.
- In court
- He appeared at Dublin District Court on a Thursday, reported on 7 March 2024.
- He pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his barrister confirmed the case would be contested.
- Judge Monika Leech adjourned the case to an April sitting, when the hearing date will be confirmed.
- Other details
- Mr Garrigan, 56, is a businessman who runs an IT recovery and computer repair business.
- He unsuccessfully ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 general election and wants to be elected in this year's council elections.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatBrian Garrigan pleaded not guilty to producing a slash hook as a weapon during a dispute with a work crew in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident allegedly occurred at Annesley Bridge Road, Fairview, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident allegedly occurred on 22 October 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour under the Public Order Act, a weapons offence, and criminal damage to freshly laid tarmac. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court on a Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe pleaded not guilty to all the charges. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHis barrister confirmed the case would be contested. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Monika Leech adjourned the case to an April sitting, when the hearing date will be confirmed. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Garrigan is a businessman who runs an IT recovery and computer repair business. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Garrigan unsuccessfully ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 general election. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Mar2024Former election candidate pleads not guilty to slash-hook charge
First report of this case. It covers the not-guilty plea at Dublin District Court, the charges, the alleged location and date, and the adjournment.
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