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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15350Burglary · Co. Laois · 26 Sep 2024

Jason Daly remanded in custody over Portlaoise burglary

On 26 September 2024, a burglary at a house on Wellview Terrace, Portlaoise, Laois, was reported, and an attempt to get into a car at the same street was also recorded. The victim is a man, the homeowner, and the suspect is Jason Daly, 23, of Durrow, Laois, who had previously admitted the charges. At a court hearing reported on 27 November 2024, the judge remanded Daly in custody and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 9 December. No sentence has been reported, and the judge asked for restorative justice and community service suitability to be explored.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jason Daly, 23, of Durrow, Laois, had previously admitted burglary at a house and attempting to get into a car.
Where
The burglary took place at a house on Wellview Terrace, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The offences occurred on 26 September 2024.
Other details
  • The victim is a man, the homeowner of the house that was burgled.
  • The defence said the accused had abstained from drugs.
  • The judge said the impact on the victim had been profound and that the victim's peace of mind had been taken.
  • The judge wanted to explore restorative justice in the case.
  • The judge asked for the accused to be assessed for suitability for community service.
Charges
The burglary charge related to trespass with intent to steal, and nothing was taken.
Cause
The defence said the offence occurred as a result of drug misuse at the time.
In court
  • The injured party did not want to attend court to give evidence.
  • The judge remanded the accused in custody and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 9 December.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused also admitted attempting to get into a car at Wellview Terrace, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at a house on Wellview Terrace, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on 26 September 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe defence described the offence as occurring as a result of drug misuse at the time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe burglary charge related to trespass with intent to steal, and nothing was taken. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe injured party did not want to attend court to give evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 9 December. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the accused had abstained from drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the impact on the victim had been profound. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge wanted to explore restorative justice in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge asked for the accused to be assessed for suitability for community service. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Nov2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois burglary has had ‘profound’ impact on victim

    Court report on the plea and remand. Adds the admitted charges, the remand in custody, the adjournment to 9 December, the court's comments on impact, restorative justice and community service, and the defence account of drug misuse and abstinence.

    accused, Jason Daly, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Dalyvictim, male