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Case No. 15263Possession of cannabis herb · Co. Kildare · 21 Apr 2022

Man facing murder charge appears in court over cannabis possession in Naas

Padraig Delaney, 44, of 6 The Lane, Eustace Demesne, Naas, faces an allegation of murdering Shane Knott, 37, between 3 and 14 April at that address. Delaney was separately prosecuted for possessing cannabis herb, valued at an estimated €50, at the same address on 21 April 2022. He appeared by video link at Naas District Court, and Judge Desmond Zaidan noted the murder allegation while heard that Delaney has no relevant previous convictions. The latest reported development, published 9 December 2024, is the judge's statement that he would apply the Probation Act to the cannabis matter.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Padraig Delaney, 44, appeared at Naas District Court in a prosecution for possessing cannabis herb.
Where
His address was given as 6 The Lane, Eustace Demesne, Naas.
When
The cannabis possession took place at his address on 21 April 2022.
Other details
  • The victim is Shane Knott, aged 37.
  • The value of the cannabis herb was estimated at €50.
Charges
Delaney faces an allegation of murdering Shane Knott between 3 and 14 April at that address.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the sources.
In court
  • Delaney appeared by video link before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • Delaney told the court that a garda told him at the time the matter would be dealt with by way of a caution.
  • The court heard that Delaney has no relevant previous convictions.
  • Judge Zaidan noted that Delaney is facing a more serious charge.
Sentence
The judge said he would apply the Probation Act.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHis address was given as 6 The Lane, Eustace Demesne, Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe appeared by video link in relation to possessing cannabis herb at his address on 21 April 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe faces an allegation of murdering Shane Knott between 3 and 14 April at that address. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA man facing a murder charge was separately prosecuted for a minor drug offence at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant told the court that a garda told him at the time the issue would be dealt with by way of a caution. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe court heard that the defendant has no relevant previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan noted that the defendant is facing a more serious charge. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge said he would apply the Probation Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe value of the drug was estimated at €50. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Dec2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man facing murder charge is before court for cannabis possession

    Reports a separate cannabis possession prosecution at Naas District Court. The murder charge is mentioned as context. The defendant said a garda told him the matter would be dealt with by caution.

    accused, Padraig Delaney, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Padraig Delaney