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Case No. 13998Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 27 Apr 2024

Man accused of assault causing harm at Portlaoise hotel

On April 27, 2024, a man was allegedly assaulted at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise, Co Laois. Claudio Rodriguez (44), of Knockbane, Palatine, Carlow, is accused of assault causing harm, and the injured man reportedly had missing teeth. At Portlaoise District Court in April 2025, Judge Susan Fay refused jurisdiction after examining photographs of the injuries, and Rodriguez was remanded on bail. The case was adjourned to May 26 for service of a book of evidence and must go back to the DPP, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Claudio Rodriguez (44), of Knockbane, Palatine, Carlow, is accused of assault causing harm.
  • The injured man had missing teeth, as shown in photographs of his injuries.
  • Solicitor Philip Meagher said the cut suffered by the injured man was glued rather than stitched.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The alleged assault took place on April 27, 2024.
Other details
Solicitor Philip Meagher said the case had been adjourned to decide whether a man had been left with a scar under his eye, while Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said there was no scar under the eye but teeth were missing.
In court
  • Judge Susan Fay refused jurisdiction at Portlaoise District Court after examining the photographs of the injuries.
  • The court reporting was published on April 13, 2025.
  • The defendant was remanded on bail.
  • The case was adjourned to May 26 for service of a book of evidence.
Investigation
The case must go back to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured man had missing teeth. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe cut suffered by the injured man was glued rather than stitched. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault is alleged to have happened at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on April 27, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe case has to go back to the DPP. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeClaudio Rodriguez is accused of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge decided to refuse jurisdiction after examining the photographs of the injuries. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on May 26. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Apr2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Court told victim of assault at Laois hotel missing teeth

    Court appearance in Portlaoise District Court: the judge refused jurisdiction, the defendant was remanded on bail, and the case was adjourned to May 26 for service of a book of evidence. The case must go back to the DPP.

    accused, Claudio Rodriguez, 44, namedClaudio Rodriguezvictim, male