Thursday 5 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29986Breach of safety order · Co. Laois · 15 Jul 2026

Man remanded on bail over safety order breach in Portlaoise

A 38-year-old man was charged with breaching a safety order on 15 July 2026 in Laois. The alleged breach was a single 'like' on a post on the dating app Tinder. The case was heard at an in camera family law sitting of Portlaoise District Court in early November 2026. Judge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on continuing bail to the 10 December sitting.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 38-year-old man was charged with breaching a safety order.
Where
The case was heard at an in camera family law sitting of Portlaoise District Court in Laois.
When
The alleged breach occurred on 15 July 2026.
Cause
The alleged breach was a single 'like' on a post on the dating app Tinder.
In court
Judge Andrew Cody presided over the hearing.
Sentence
The defendant was remanded on continuing bail to the 10 December sitting.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeHe was charged with breaching a safety order on 15 July 2026 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at an in camera family law sitting of Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on continuing bail to the 10 December sitting (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Nov2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois man allegedly breached safety order by ‘liking’ Tinder post

    Reports the court appearance at which the defendant was remanded on continuing bail; the alleged breach was a single 'like' on a Tinder post.

    accused, 38, male