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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23396Attempted burglary; possession of a hammer; possession of a crowbar · Co. Limerick · 29 Dec 2022

Limerick man's bail application to attend brother's funeral refused

Daniel Ryan, 25, of St Munchin's Street, Limerick, had his bail application refused at Limerick District Court on 29 December 2022. He was seeking bail on compassionate grounds to attend his brother Michael Knapp Ryan's funeral after the brother died in Limerick Prison on Christmas Day.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDaniel Ryan is 25 years old (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHis brother Michael Knapp Ryan died suddenly in Limerick Prison on Christmas Day (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe attempted to gain entry via the front door while in possession of a hammer and no entry was gained (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatAt 6.30am he attempted to gain entry with a crowbar and force open the door while the occupant was in bed, and no entry was gained (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe has admitted he is a heroin addict who spends between €60 and €80 a day on heroin (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe is not working and commits crime to feed his habit (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereHe lives at St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick city (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereHe resides at the same address as his late brother Michael when not in custody (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenHe wanted to attend the funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday, December 31 (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenAn email regarding the application was sent on 25 December (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe investigating garda referenced CCTV as evidence (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with attempted burglary and possession of a hammer at Bishop Street, Limerick on 28 November 2022 (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe bail application was made at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe State objected to the bail application (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Gabbett described the bail application as being on compassionate grounds (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Gabbett refused bail due in part to the seriousness of the charges (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Dec2022
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Brother of inmate who died in Limerick Prison fails in court bid to attend funeral

    Bail application on compassionate grounds to attend deceased brother's funeral was refused by Judge Alec Gabbett due to the seriousness of the charges.

    accused, Daniel Ryan, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Ryan