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Case No. 17224Burglary; criminal damage · Co. Laois · 10 Nov 2022

Man accused of burglary and criminal damage at Gandon Inn, Emo, Laois

Paul Kelly (33) of Firoda Upper, Ballinakill, Co Kilkenny, is accused of burglary and criminal damage at the Gandon Inn in Emo, Co Laois, on 10 November 2022. The alleged damage was to an oil tank pipe and valve and the grounds around the oil tank. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, the DPP directed that he be sent forward, and legal aid was granted for a solicitor and two counsel. The judge sent the case to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on June 11, and he was remanded on bail to appear there, as reported on 18 May 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Paul Kelly is accused of burglary and of causing criminal damage.
Where
The offences are alleged to have happened at the Gandon Inn in Emo, Co Laois.
When
The offences are alleged to have happened on 10 November 2022.
Other details
  • The accused is named as Paul Kelly, aged 33, of Firoda Upper, Ballinakill, Co Kilkenny.
  • The court report was published on 18 May 2024 by the Leinster Express, Laois Live.
Charges
The accused is charged with burglary and criminal damage to an oil tank pipe and valve and the grounds surrounding the oil tank.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray of Portlaoise Garda Station served the book of evidence on the defendant at Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • The DPP directed that the accused be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews sent the case forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on June 11.
  • Legal aid was granted for a solicitor and two counsel, and the defendant was remanded on bail to appear before Portlaoise Circuit Court.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have happened at the Gandon Inn in Emo. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have happened on 10 November 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with burglary and criminal damage to an oil tank pipe and valve and surrounding grounds. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the defendant at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge sent the case forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on June 11. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for a solicitor and two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail to appear before Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 May2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of burglary and criminal damage at the Gandon Inn in Laois

    Reports the accused's appearance at Portlaoise District Court, service of the book of evidence, the DPP direction to send the case forward, and bail pending Portlaoise Circuit Court on June 11.

    accused, Paul Kelly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Kelly