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Case No. 21983Unknown · Co. Kildare

Judge criticises solicitor for absence at Naas District Court

Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 9 March 2023 criticised a solicitor for being absent from a case involving an ill, remanded defendant who appeared via video-link. The case was adjourned for DPP directions, and the judge ordered the prison to prioritise providing the defendant with his medication.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 9 March 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared via video-link. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded into custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge had previously ordered the prison to supply the man with his medication. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to a date later in the month for DPP directions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan ordered the prison to prioritise providing the man with his medication. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge noted that Mr Gibbons had to stand in at the last minute. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge gave liberty for the case to be re-mentioned at an earlier date. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man claimed he needed to take certain medicine. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man said he had not yet received any medication. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare court: Judge criticises solicitor for absence in case involving ill defendant

    Reports on Judge Zaidan's criticism of a solicitor's absence during a video-link court appearance for an ill, remanded defendant at Naas District Court on 9 March 2023. The case was adjourned for DPP directions and the judge ordered the prison to supply the defendant's medication.

    accused, male