Ireland Man before court over criminal damage and assault in Portlaoise
On October 28, 2024, at Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois, gardaí received a report of criminal damage after a male was seen kicking a wing mirror off a car, and they also received a report that the injured party had been pushed and shoved. Alan Quigley Dunne (23) admitted causing criminal damage and assault when he appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported in April 2025. The judge ordered a victim impact statement and a probation report, wanted an assessment of suitability for restorative justice, and granted legal aid. The latest development is that the matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on July 21.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Alan Quigley Dunne (23) admitted causing criminal damage and assault.
- A male was observed kicking a wing mirror off the injured party's car, and the damage amounted to €830.
- Where
- The offences took place at Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
- When
- The offences took place on October 28, 2024.
- Other details
- Gardaí also received a report that the injured party had been pushed and shoved by the defendant.
- Investigation
- Gardaí received a report about criminal damage at Jessop Street.
- In court
- The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported in April 2025.
- Garda Sergeant Colin O'Leary said the man had no previous convictions.
- Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said her client suffers with his mental health and asked the judge to consider referring him to the probation services.
- The judge ordered a victim impact statement and a probation report, and wanted an assessment on whether the case was suitable for restorative justice.
- Legal aid was granted.
- The matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on July 21.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAlan Quigley Dunne admitted causing criminal damage and assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatA male was observed kicking a wing mirror off the injured party's car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe offences took place at Jessop Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe offences took place on October 28, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí received a report about criminal damage at Jessop Street. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe garda sergeant said the man had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe solicitor said her client suffers with his mental health and asked the judge to consider referring him to the probation services. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge ordered a victim impact statement and a probation report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge wanted an assessment to determine whether the case was suitable for restorative justice. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted and the matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on July 21. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe damage amounted to €830. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí received a report that the injured party had been assaulted by the defendant, who was pushing and shoving him. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Apr2025Kicked wing mirror off car and assaulted man in Portlaoise
Reports the defendant's admission in Portlaoise District Court, the damage valued at €830, the court orders and the adjournment date.
accused, Alan Quigley Dunne, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Quigley Dunnevictim