Case No. 2238Assault, threatening and abusive behaviour, criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 2 Nov 2024
Karl Ronan given community service for assaulting Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman in Blanchardstown
Karl Ronan, 45, was sentenced to 200 hours of community service at Blanchardstown District Court after pleading guilty to assaulting, threatening and abusing, and damaging the clipboard of Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman during an election canvass in November 2024.
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- Sentenced25 Feb
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Key facts
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- whereThe incident took place around Erris Square, Waterville area of Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 2 November 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was heard at Blanchardstown District Court before Judge David McHugh. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge McHugh ordered 200 hours of community service instead of a four-month prison sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA Probation Service assessment handed into court was positive. (irishtimes.com)
- otherRonan has two previous convictions for minor road traffic offences. (irishtimes.com)
- otherRonan is a salesman and father-of-two. (irishtimes.com)
- otherRonan lost his business due to the Covid pandemic. (irishtimes.com)
- otherJudge McHugh noted the aggravating factor was that this was an assault on an individual rendering a public service. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Feb2025Man spared jail over assaulting Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman
Sentencing hearing at Blanchardstown District Court; Judge McHugh substituted 200 hours community service for a four-month prison term, citing positive probation assessment, early guilty plea, accepted apology, and cooperation with gardaí.
victim, male, irish (judged from name)convicted, Karl Ronan, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Karl Ronan