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Case No. 15812Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 22 Dec 2023

Man admits assaulting nurse at Portlaoise Hospital

Patrick Molloy (34), of Tinnycross, Tullamore, Co Offaly, admitted a charge of assault causing harm against a male nurse at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on 22 December 2023. His solicitor said he has significant mental health difficulties, was an inpatient at the hospital at the time, and became upset after not being allowed to use the toilet beforehand. At the sitting of Portlaoise District Court, a victim impact report was handed to Judge Nicola Andrews but not read aloud, and the judge said she would consider a suspended sentence and a two-year peace bond if €1,000 was brought to court. The matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 14 October 2024 for finalisation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Patrick Molloy admitted a charge of assault causing harm against a male nurse at the hospital.
Where
The assault happened at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
When
The assault happened on 22 December 2023.
Other details
  • Patrick Molloy is 34 years old and of Tinnycross, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
  • His solicitor said he has significant mental health difficulties and was an inpatient at the hospital at the time of the offence.
  • His solicitor said he had written a letter of apology.
Cause
His solicitor said he became upset because he was not allowed to use the toilet facilities before the assault.
Charges
He admitted a charge of assault causing harm.
In court
  • A victim impact report was handed to Judge Nicola Andrews at Portlaoise District Court but not read aloud at the sitting.
  • The matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 14 October 2024 for finalisation.
Sentence
The judge said she would consider a suspended sentence and a two-year peace bond if the man brought €1,000 to court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man admitted assaulting a male nurse at the hospital. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on December 22 of the previous year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man admitted a charge of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA victim impact report was handed in to the judge but not read aloud at the sitting. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on October 14 for finalisation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she would consider a suspended sentence and a two-year peace bond if the man brought €1,000 to court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the man had significant mental health difficulties and had been an inpatient at the hospital at the time of the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man's solicitor said he had written a letter of apology. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Oct2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man assaulted nurse at Portlaoise Hospital

    Court report on Patrick Molloy's admission to assault causing harm on a nurse at the hospital. The article gives the incident as December 22 'last year', which relative to the 13 October 2024 publication date is 2023-12-22. It adds the defence account, the victim impact report, and the judge's stated sentencing option.

    accused, Patrick Molloy, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Molloy