Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8001Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick

Limerick-based garda granted bail over assault causing harm charge

A Limerick-based garda was arrested, charged and cautioned at 9:45am on a Friday with assault causing harm, and the incident date is not given. He appeared before Judge Patricia Harney at Limerick District Court on Friday 18 September 2026 to make a bail application, which was not opposed. He was granted bail on his own bond of €100, subject to conditions including good behaviour, residence at a court-approved address and no contact with the alleged injured party. The DPP has directed summary disposal, and the case will next appear before Limerick District Court in January 2027.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A Limerick-based garda is charged with assault causing harm.
Where
The case was heard at Limerick District Court.
When
The garda was arrested, charged and cautioned at 9:45am on a Friday; the incident date is not given.
In court
  • Judge Patricia Harney heard the garda's bail application at the Friday sitting.
  • There was no objection to bail, but conditions were discussed with the garda's solicitor.
  • The garda was granted bail on his own bond of €100.
  • Bail conditions require good behaviour, residence at a court-approved address, phone availability and no contact with the alleged injured party.
  • The DPP has directed summary disposal, so the case will be dealt with at district court level.
  • The garda will next appear before Limerick District Court in January 2027.
Other details
  • The garda cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim.
  • The alleged victim is known to the garda, and no evidence was heard at the procedural hearing.
  • The garda made no reply to the caution and was handed a true copy of the charge.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe garda was arrested, charged and cautioned at 9:45am on Friday. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe garda is charged with assault causing harm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda appeared before Limerick District Court to make a bail application. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda was granted bail. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail, but conditions were discussed with the man's solicitor. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda must be of good behaviour and reside at a court-approved address. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda must not have any contact with the alleged injured party. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed summary disposal, so the case will be dealt with at district court level. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda was released on his own bond of €100. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda will next appear before Limerick District Court in January 2027. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe garda cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim is known to the garda, and no evidence was heard at the procedural hearing. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Sep2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    LIVE: Limerick-based garda granted bail following allegation of assault causing harm

    Reports the garda's bail hearing at Limerick District Court: bond of €100, conditions of good behaviour, a court-approved address, phone availability and no contact with the alleged injured party. The DPP has directed summary disposal, and the next appearance is in January 2027.

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