Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10306Breach of a safety order · Co. Laois · 21 Mar 2026

Man granted bail over alleged breach of safety order against father in land dispute

A 27-year-old man from the midlands was accused of breaching a safety order against his father in a dispute over rights to land at a farm, with the alleged breach taking place on March 21, 2026. Gardaí objected to bail, saying it was the third alleged breach of an order since September 2025, but Judge Susan Fay granted him bail on conditions at Portlaoise District Court. The case was adjourned to Tullamore District Court on March 25, and that adjournment is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 27-year-old man was accused of breaching a safety order against his father.
Where
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court, and the alleged breach occurred at the man's address in the midlands.
When
The alleged breach took place on March 21, 2026.
Cause
The dispute concerned rights to land at a farm.
Investigation
  • Gardaí objected to bail and said it was the third alleged breach of an order since September 2025.
  • A Garda told the court that the father is fearful following the alleged breach.
Charges
The man is accused of breaching a safety order, an allegation he has not been convicted of.
In court
  • Two previous alleged breaches went to hearing and were dismissed by Judge Andrew Cody.
  • Judge Susan Fay granted the man bail on conditions.
  • The matter was adjourned to Tullamore District Court on March 25.
Other details
  • Bail conditions include not engaging in farming and attending mediation.
  • The man cannot be named due to the nature of the proceedings, and the sources give no nationality for him.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was accused of breaching a safety order against his father in a dispute over land. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged breach took place on March 21, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe dispute concerned rights to land at a farm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí objected to bail and said it was the third alleged breach of an order since September 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of breaching a safety order. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtTwo previous alleged breaches went to hearing and were dismissed by Judge Andrew Cody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay granted bail on conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to Tullamore District Court on March 25. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherBail conditions included not engaging in farming and attending mediation. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Father and son appear in Portlaoise court following dispute over land

    Bail hearing at Portlaoise District Court. Gardaí objected to bail. The case was adjourned to Tullamore District Court on 25 March. The article gives no name for the accused and no nationality.

    suspect, 27, malevictim, male