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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8067Criminal damage · Co. Offaly · 16 Jun 2026

Man remanded again on Offaly criminal damage charge

Jason Bennett (30), of Coolanarney, Blueball, Tullamore, is accused of criminal damage to an apartment at 20 The Granary, Tullamore, on June 16, 2026. The matter first came before Tullamore District Court in June, and on September 11, 2026 Sergeant Brendan Kearns sought a 12-week adjournment for DPP directions, saying there may be a more serious charge. Defence barrister David Nugent BL suggested a six-week adjournment would suffice instead. Judge Andrew Cody remanded Bennett on bail to appear again on December 9, 2026 for DPP directions, an order made peremptory against the State.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Jason Bennett, 30, is accused of criminal damage to an apartment in Tullamore.
  • The items allegedly damaged include door frames, a bedroom door handle, a mattress, an internal door and bedroom furniture.
Where
The alleged damage happened at 20 The Granary, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The alleged damage happened on June 16, 2026.
Other details
Bennett is listed as being of Coolanarney, Blueball, Tullamore.
In court
  • The matter first came before Tullamore District Court in June.
  • Defence barrister David Nugent BL suggested that putting the case back for six weeks would suffice.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded Bennett on bail to appear again on December 9, 2026 for directions from the DPP.
  • The order was made peremptory against the State, so the prosecution is at risk if directions are not given on that date.
Investigation
On September 11, 2026, Sergeant Brendan Kearns sought a 12-week adjournment for directions from the DPP.
Charges
Gardaí said there may be a more serious charge against Bennett.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of criminal damage to an apartment in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe items allegedly damaged include door frames, a bedroom door handle, a mattress, an internal door and bedroom furniture. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe damage is alleged to have happened at 20 The Granary, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged damage happened on June 16. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Brendan Kearns sought a 12-week adjournment for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeGardaí said there may be a more serious charge. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded Bennett on bail to appear again on December 9 for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe order was made peremptory against the State, so the prosecution is at risk if directions are not given on that date. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Sep2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man remanded again on Offaly criminal damage charge

    Court appearance report: Bennett was remanded on bail to December 9 for DPP directions, and a more serious charge is possible. The article gives no details of the damage beyond the items listed.

    accused, Jason Bennett, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Bennett