Ireland Man charged with intimidating Michael Healy-Rae at Leinster House protest
On 20 September 2023, as the Dáil resumed, Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae and an intern from his office were allegedly surrounded and impeded from entering the Oireachtas during a protest of about 200 people outside Leinster House on Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Gardaí identified Dean Hickson (21), of Griffith Parade, Finglas, from video footage, and he was charged with intimidating Mr Healy-Rae. In February 2024 he appeared before Dublin District Court, where Judge Paula Murphy accepted jurisdiction, the defence was granted disclosure of the prosecution evidence, and the case was adjourned. The latest development is that he is due back in court on 16 April to enter a plea, and no sentence has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Michael Healy-Rae, a Kerry TD, is alleged to have been intimidated and impeded from entering the Oireachtas.
- Michael Healy-Rae and an intern from his office were surrounded as they tried to move through the area.
- Where
- The incident is alleged to have happened on Kildare Street, Dublin 2, outside Leinster House.
- When
- The incident is alleged to have happened on 20 September 2023, when the Dáil resumed after its summer recess.
- Other details
- About 200 protesters held a rally outside Leinster House that day, and there were several arrests.
- The defence said the accused did not block anyone going in or out.
- The accused was granted legal aid.
- Investigation
- Gardaí identified the accused from video footage.
- Charges
- Dean Hickson, 21, of Griffith Parade, Finglas, was charged with intimidating Michael Healy-Rae.
- In court
- Dean Hickson appeared before Dublin District Court in February 2024.
- Judge Paula Murphy accepted jurisdiction after hearing a summary of the prosecution evidence.
- The defence was granted an order for disclosure of prosecution evidence, including video footage.
- The accused was ordered to appear again on 16 April to enter a plea.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMichael Healy-Rae was intimidated and impeded from entering the Oireachtas during an aggressive protest. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMichael Healy-Rae and an intern from his office were surrounded as they tried to move through the area. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe intimidation is alleged to have happened on Kildare Street, Dublin 2, on 20 September 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí identified the accused from video footage. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeDean Hickson was charged with intimidating Michael Healy-Rae. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Paula Murphy accepted jurisdiction after hearing a summary of the prosecution evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe defence was granted an order for disclosure of prosecution evidence, including video footage. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused was ordered to appear again on 16 April to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAbout 200 protesters held a rally outside Leinster House on 20 September 2023 as the Dáil resumed. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe defence said the accused did not block anyone going in or out. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused was granted legal aid. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Feb2024Man charged with intimidating Michael Healy-Rae during ‘aggressive’ protest outside Leinster House
Reports the charge against Dean Hickson, his court appearance at Dublin District Court, the solicitor's position, and the adjournment to 16 April for plea.
suspect, Dean Hickson, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Hicksonvictim, Michael Healy-Rae, irish (judged from name)Michael Healy-Rae