Ireland Judge refuses jurisdiction over alleged assaults on woman in Portlaoise
Kevin Moylan, a 29-year-old man of 46 College View, Mountmellick, is accused of assault causing harm against a woman in Portlaoise, Co Laois. The alleged assaults were on February 5, 2022 at O'Loughlin's Hotel, Main Street, Portlaoise; between February 25 and March 25, 2022 at his address; and on August 1, 2022 at Millbrook Road, Portlaoise. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby gave evidence at Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody declined jurisdiction and adjourned the case to a later date. The latest development is that the case will not be heard in the District Court and has been adjourned.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Kevin Moylan, 29, is accused of assault causing harm against a woman.
- Where
- The alleged assaults took place in Portlaoise, Co Laois, at O'Loughlin's Hotel, Main Street, at his address, and at Millbrook Road.
- When
- On February 5, 2022, he allegedly punched the woman numerous times in a hotel room in Portlaoise, bruising her lip.
- On August 1, 2022, he allegedly punched the woman numerous times and bit her on the lip at Millbrook Road, Portlaoise.
- Cause
- Between February 25 and March 25, 2022, he allegedly choked the woman and punched her in the chest at his address.
- Charges
- Kevin Moylan is accused of assault causing harm on all three dates.
- Investigation
- Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby described the allegations in court.
- In court
- On 27 September 2023, Judge Andrew Cody declined jurisdiction after hearing three allegations against a man at Portlaoise District Court.
- Judge Andrew Cody said he would not hear the case in the District Court and adjourned it to a later date.
- Other details
- The tracker lists the article date as 26 September 2023, while the article text gives 27 September 2023.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOn a date between February 25 and March 25, he allegedly choked the woman and punched her in the chest. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatOn August 1, he allegedly punched the woman numerous times and bit her on the lip. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged assaults on the woman took place in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenOn February 5, he allegedly punched the woman numerous times in a hotel room in Portlaoise, bruising her lip. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeKevin Moylan is accused of assault causing harm at Millbrook Road, Portlaoise on August 1, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeKevin Moylan is accused of the same offence at O'Loughlin's Hotel, Main Street, Portlaoise on February 5, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeKevin Moylan is accused of the same offence on a date unknown between February 25 and March 25, 2022 at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody declined jurisdiction after hearing three allegations against a man at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody said he would not hear the case in the District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody declined jurisdiction and adjourned the case to a later date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Sep2023Judge refuses jurisdiction over alleged assaults on woman
Judge Andrew Cody declined jurisdiction and adjourned the case to a later date. The article gives three allegation dates (February 5, February 25 to March 25, and August 1, 2022) and a different garda sergeant (JJ Kirby) from existing case 18380, so it is not matched to that case.
accused, Kevin Moylan, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Moylanvictim, female