Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19703Harassment · Co. Longford

Longford man who harassed senator remanded to December court date

Senator Micheál Carrigy, a Fine Gael senator from Ballinalee, Co Longford, was harassed by text message, voicemail and Facebook on various dates between 20 December 2021 and 14 February 2022 by David Larkin, a 41-year-old man of 33 Ard Na Cassa Lawns, Longford. Larkin pleaded guilty in 2022 to harassing the senator contrary to Section 10 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, and a sentencing hearing was held in January. On 19 September 2023 Longford District Court adjourned sentencing so Larkin could continue psychiatric treatment. The latest development, reported on 28 September 2023, is that he was remanded on continuing bail to appear again at Longford District Court on 5 December.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • David Larkin harassed Senator Micheál Carrigy by text message, voicemail and Facebook.
  • One report describes the messages as obscure, abusive and anonymous, while another says they threatened the senator, his wife and their children.
When
The harassment took place on various dates between 20 December 2021 and 14 February 2022.
Where
Larkin, of 33 Ard Na Cassa Lawns, Longford, is the defendant, and the senator is from Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Charges
Larkin pleaded guilty to harassing the senator contrary to Section 10 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
In court
  • Larkin entered his guilty plea in 2022.
  • A sentencing hearing was held in January, and Senator Carrigy gave a victim impact statement about threats to his family and home.
  • On 19 September 2023 Longford District Court adjourned sentencing to allow Larkin to continue psychiatric treatment.
  • The defence asked for legal aid to be extended to cover a full up-to-date psychiatric report, and the judge said the case could not be finalised without a psychological assessment.
  • Larkin was remanded on continuing bail to appear at Longford District Court on 5 December.
Investigation
The defence says Larkin has cooperated with the investigation.
Other details
The defence says Larkin is engaging with psychiatric services in a positive way, has not reoffended and has publicly apologised to the senator.
Sentence
No sentence has been imposed, as sentencing has been adjourned.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatText messages and Facebook posts were sent to the senator, along with one voicemail. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe defendant harassed Senator Micheál Carrigy by text message, voicemail and Facebook. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant sent a series of obscure messages to the politician's phone. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe defendant lives at 33 Ard Na Cassa Lawns, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe harassment took place on various dates between 20 December 2021 and 14 February 2022. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe harassment took place between December 20, 2021 and February 14, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant pleaded guilty to harassing the senator. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 10 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtLarkin pleaded guilty last year to harassing Senator Micheál Carrigy. (rte.ie)
  • courtSentencing has been adjourned to allow Larkin to continue engaging with psychiatric services. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe case is back before the court in December. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor asked for legal aid to be extended to cover a full up-to-date psychiatric report. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the case could not be finalised without a psychological assessment. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail to appear at Longford District Court on December 5. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence says Larkin is engaging with psychiatric services in a positive way. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe defence says Larkin has publicly apologised to the senator. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's solicitor said he is engaging with a consultant psychologist. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 27 Sep2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man who told senator "your time is soon up" knows he has "serious case to answer", court hears

    Reports the defendant's guilty plea, the messages sent to the senator, the request for legal aid for a psychiatric report, and the remand to a December court date.

    accused, David Larkin, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Larkinvictim, Micheál Carrigy, irish (judged from name)Micheál Carrigy
  2. 19 Sep2023
    In courtrte.ie, follow-up
    Sentencing of man who threatened senator adjourned

    Sentencing has been adjourned to December to let Larkin continue psychiatric treatment. The defence says he is engaging well with services, has cooperated with the investigation, has not reoffended and has publicly apologised. Senator Carrigy gave a victim impact statement about the threats to his family and home.

    convicted, David Larkin, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Larkinvictim, Micheál Carrigy, male, irish (judged from name)Micheál Carrigy