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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12637Psychological abuse (protection order application) · Co. Kildare

Man granted interim protection order at Naas District Court

A man appeared at Naas District Court seeking protection from his partner, alleging two years of psychological abuse and that she was abusive to his children. Judge Desmond Zaidan granted an interim protection order, telling the man it was 'as good' as a barring order in this instance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man alleged his wife locked him out of the family home three times (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man told the court that things have got out of hand (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man said his wife is abusive and makes derogatory remarks towards him and the children (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man alleged he had been subjected to psychological abuse for the last two years (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man claimed the woman was abusive to his children (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man said the woman has mental health issues and has received treatment at a residential facility (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man claimed the woman has said all he wanted to do is sit in a chair (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man made the allegation during a family hearing at which he sought court protection (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan noted that the woman had previously been granted an order against the man (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned both matters to 9 March (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman was not present or represented at the hearing (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan granted an interim protection order (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge commented that the woman is vulnerable as well (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man tells Kildare court his partner 'makes light' of his father's death

    Reports the man's application for a protection order at Naas District Court and the judge's decision to grant an interim protection order.

    victim, malesuspect, female
  2. 12 Sep2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, follow-up
    Man was locked out of the house three times, it's claimed in Kildare court

    Earlier hearing in which the man alleged his wife locked him out three times and made derogatory remarks; judge noted the woman had previously been granted an order against him; both matters adjourned to 9 March.

    victim, malesuspect, female