Ireland Garda charged with sexual assault and coercive control against former partner
A member of An Garda Síochána has been charged with coercive control and sexual assault against his former partner, with the alleged conduct dated between March 2019 and September 2021. He was placed on restricted duties when the complaint was made and formally suspended on 18 June 2025. He appeared before Gorey District Court, Co Wexford, on a Wednesday reported on 3 September 2025, having been remanded on bail after an earlier sitting, and was remanded on continuing bail. The matter is adjourned to 2 October 2025 for service of the book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A member of An Garda Síochána is charged with coercive control and sexual assault against his former partner.
- Where
- The charges were before Gorey District Court, Co Wexford.
- When
- Two counts of sexual assault are dated November 2019 and February 2020.
- Coercive control is alleged on dates unknown between March 2019 and September 2021.
- Charges
- A further charge of assault is dated November 2019, and a charge of damage to the victim's mobile phone is dated August 2019.
- In court
- The accused had appeared at an earlier sitting, where he was remanded on bail to await the book of evidence.
- He appeared before Gorey District Court on a Wednesday, as reported on 3 September 2025.
- Sergeant Stephen Ennis sought an adjournment because the book of evidence was not yet available.
- He was remanded on continuing bail to sign on at a Garda station of his choosing.
- The matter is adjourned to Gorey District Court on 2 October 2025 for service of the book of evidence.
- Other details
- The garda was placed on restricted duties when the complaint was made and formally suspended from duty on 18 June 2025.
- His solicitor, Ms Lana Doherty, said he has had no contact with the victim since the incident was reported.
- There have been no issues with the no-contact arrangement for more than 18 months.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- chargeHe was charged with coercive control and sexual assault against his former partner. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged on two counts of sexual assault in November 2019 and February 2020. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with coercive control on dates unknown between March 2019 and September 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeOne charge of assault is dated November 2019. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA member of An Garda Síochána appeared before Gorey District Court, Co Wexford, on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused had previously appeared before a previous sitting of Gorey District Court and was remanded on bail to await the book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSergeant Stephen Ennis asked for an adjournment as the book of evidence was not yet available. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to sign on at a Garda station of his choosing. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to Gorey District Court on 2 October 2025 for service of the book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe garda has been formally suspended from duty. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused's solicitor is Ms Lana Doherty. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused has had no contact with the victim since the incident was reported. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThere have been no issues with the no-contact arrangement for more than 18 months. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused was placed on restricted duties when the complaint was made before being suspended on 18 June 2025. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Sep2025Garda charged with sexual assault and coercive control against his former partner
First report of the case. The accused garda was formally suspended on 18 June 2025 after being placed on restricted duties when the complaint was made. His solicitor stated he has had no contact with the victim for over 18 months. Sergeant Stephen Ennis requested an adjournment as the book of evidence was not yet available.
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