Ireland Man remanded on bail over alleged punch to canvasser for Catherine Connolly on North Strand Road
Daniel Soave, 39, appeared at Dublin District Court on 23 March 2026 for DPP directions in connection with an alleged assault causing harm and public order offences committed on North Strand Road, Dublin 1, on 24 October 2025, when he allegedly punched a woman who was canvassing for Sinn Féin's presidential candidate Catherine Connolly. Judge Michele Finan accepted jurisdiction for summary disposal, ordered disclosure of prosecution evidence, and remanded Soave on continuing bail to appear again in July 2026.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court23 Mar
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- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatHe is accused of assault causing harm to a woman and public order offences on North Strand Road, Dublin 1, on 24 October 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe injured woman was brought to hospital but no further medical treatment was sought. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident allegedly occurred at about 4.55pm. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationSoave, of Portland Row, Dublin 1, was arrested and detained at Store Street Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with two counts of engaging in threatening, abusive, and insulting words or behaviour and a single charge for assault causing harm to a named woman. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDaniel Soave, 39, appeared at Dublin District Court on Monday 23 March 2026 for DPP directions. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSoave did not address the court and has yet to enter a plea formally. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHis solicitor Yvonne Bambury sought an order for disclosure of prosecution evidence, which was granted. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge ordered Soave to appear again in July and remanded him on continuing bail. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case first came before the court on 27 October 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- courtLegal aid was granted after the court heard he was employed, earning €600 a week, but paying a large rent. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Michele Finan noted the DPP stated the case was suitable for summary disposal in the District Court rather than the Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
- otherFootage of the incident went viral online. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
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DPP directions hearing at which the judge accepted jurisdiction for summary disposal in the District Court, granted an order for disclosure of prosecution evidence, and remanded the accused on continuing bail with conditions including not to engage with persons campaigning in Dublin 1 or contact the injured party or witnesses, to appear again in July 2026.
victim, femaleaccused, Daniel Soave, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Daniel Soave