Ireland Case No. 6547Arson · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023
Man sent for trial over Luas tram arson in Dublin
John Tate, 61, is accused of setting fire to a Luas tram by igniting bags of rubbish placed on it during riots in Dublin city centre on 23 November 2023. He was arrested at Parnell Square and charged at Store Street Garda station with two counts of arson, two of violent disorder and two of obstructing traffic. He appeared at Dublin District Court in February 2024, was granted bail of €5,000 with conditions, and the case was adjourned for DPP directions. At his fifth appearance, the DPP ordered trial on indictment and the judge sent him forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the case listed for mention on 17 October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged6 Feb
2 reports - In court6 Feb
6 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- John Tate, 61, is accused of setting fire to a Luas tram by placing bags of rubbish on it and igniting them during riots in Dublin city centre.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at Parnell Street and O'Connell Street, Dublin.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have occurred on 23 November 2023.
- Cause
- The incident occurred during a mass riot in Dublin city centre following a knife attack.
- Investigation
- Store Street detectives gathered CCTV and allegedly traced Tate's movements for four hours, and gardaí searched his home and seized clothing and a mobile phone.
- Charges
- Tate was charged at Store Street Garda station with two counts of arson, two of violent disorder and two of obstructing traffic.
- In court
- Tate appeared at Dublin District Court on 6 February 2024, where Judge Stephanie Coggans set bail at €5,000 with conditions including a curfew and no online activity.
- At his second appearance on 13 February 2024, Judge Monika Leech remanded him on continuing bail to appear on 7 May after gardaí sought a 12-week adjournment for DPP directions.
- At his fifth appearance, the DPP ordered trial on indictment and the judge granted a return-for-trial order, sending Tate forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court with the case listed for mention on 17 October.
- Other details
- Tate remains on €5,000 bail and has yet to enter a plea.
76 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJohn Tate is accused of setting fire to a Luas tram during riots in Dublin city centre. (rte.ie)
- whatA man has been charged in connection with the Dublin riots. (thejournal.ie)
- whatRioters attacked gardaí, looted shops, set fires and damaged vehicles. (thejournal.ie)
- whatA 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with arson of a Luas tram during the November 2023 riots in Dublin city centre. (irishtimes.com)
- whatIt is alleged he set fire to a Luas by placing bags of rubbish on the tram and setting them on fire. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTate is accused of setting fire to rubbish bags, which spread and caused extensive damage to the tram. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe man is charged with torching a Luas tram. (extra.ie)
- whatJohn Tate faces two counts of arson, two violent disorder incidents and two incidents of obstructing traffic. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatTate is accused of arson of a Luas tram on O'Connell Street by setting fire to rubbish bags. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTate is accused of rioting, looting and torching a Luas tram during the Dublin riots. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences took place at Parnell Street and O'Connell Street. (rte.ie)
- whereThe man was arrested at Parnell Square, Dublin 1. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe alleged events took place while a public disorder was occurring in Dublin city centre. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe arson involved a Luas tram on O’Connell Street. (thejournal.ie)
- whereTate is accused of arson of a Luas tram on O'Connell Street. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place on 23 November. (rte.ie)
- whenThe man was arrested at around 2pm on the day before the report. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe riots took place on the evening of 23 November. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred on November 23rd, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged offences took place on 23 November 2023. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe tram was torched on the night of the 'Mass' Dublin riots. (extra.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences occurred on November 23 after a knife attack in the capital. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences happened on November 23. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe incident was described in court as a mass riot in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDetective Sergeant Eoghan Byrne gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. (rte.ie)
- investigationHe was detained at a garda station in north Dublin city. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for information about the events of the riots. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched his home and seized clothing and a mobile phone. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí harvested CCTV and allegedly traced Tate's movements for four hours. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched Tate's home and seized his mobile phone. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationStore Street detectives gathered a large amount of CCTV and allegedly traced Tate's movements for four hours. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched Tate's home, recovered clothes and seized his mobile phone. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationStore Street detectives harvested a large amount of CCTV. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched Tate's home, recovered some clothes and seized his mobile phone. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationStore Street detectives gathered CCTV and allegedly traced Tate's movements for four hours. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeTate is accused of two counts of arson, two of violent disorder, and obstructing traffic. (rte.ie)
- chargeHe has been charged. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with six offences at Store Street Garda station: two of violent disorder, two of obstructing traffic and two of arson. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeJohn Tate is accused of two counts of arson, two violent disorder incidents and obstructing traffic. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeTate was charged at 3.15 pm at Store Street station. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeA man aged 61 has been charged. (extra.ie)
- chargeTate was charged the week before this hearing. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeTate was charged the week before the court appearance. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeTate was charged with two counts of arson, two violent disorder incidents, and two incidents of obstructing traffic. (thejournal.ie)
- courtTate was brought before Dublin District Court, where gardaí objected to bail. (rte.ie)
- courtThe judge set bail at €5,000 with strict conditions. (rte.ie)
- courtTate was granted free legal aid and remanded to appear in court again. (rte.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 4.30pm on the day of the report. (thejournal.ie)
- courtHe appeared at a late sitting of Dublin District Court on the Tuesday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Stephanie Coggans granted him bail on strict conditions. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was remanded in custody with consent to bail. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned to a District Court sitting at the Criminal Courts of Justice on February 13th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtTate appeared before Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtBail was set at €5,000 with conditions including no online activity and no attending demonstrations. (thejournal.ie)
- courtTate was remanded in custody with consent to bail. (thejournal.ie)
- courtTate was granted legal aid and has yet to indicate a plea. (thejournal.ie)
- courtTate appeared at Dublin District Court for his second appearance. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtDetective Sergeant Eoghan Byrne sought a 12-week adjournment to obtain DPP directions. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe detective sergeant said there was a possibility of further charges. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtTate has yet to indicate a plea. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtJudge Monika Leech remanded Tate on continuing bail to appear again on May 7. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtTate faced his second appearance at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtGardaí sought a 12-week adjournment to obtain directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtTate took up €5,000 bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtTate was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on May 7. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtTate made his fifth appearance at Dublin District Court, where prosecutors served him with a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge granted a return-for-trial order and sent Tate forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the case listed on 17 October for mention. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions decided the accused must face trial on indictment. (thejournal.ie)
- courtTate remains on €5,000 bail and has yet to enter a plea. (thejournal.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted to include senior counsel representation. (thejournal.ie)
- otherTate made no reply when he was charged at Store Street station at 3.15pm. (rte.ie)
- otherA series of criminal acts quickly escalated into a mass riot, according to the detective sergeant. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherTate has taken up €5,000 bail. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherBail conditions include a 9 pm to 6 am curfew. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGardaí said there was a possibility of further charges. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherTate must obey bail conditions including a curfew and no online activity. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Jul2024Man accused of setting fire to Luas tram during Dublin riots sent forward for trial
Reports that the DPP ordered trial on indictment, that Tate was sent forward for trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, that he faces additional charges, and that he remains on bail, with a mention date of 17 October.
accused, John Tate, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Tate - 14 Feb2024Man, 61, charged with arson of Luas in Dublin riot could face 'further charges'
Gives the charges against John Tate, his bail terms and the adjournment to May 7, and says further charges are possible. The Riad Bouchaker case is mentioned only in passing and is not part of this report.
accused, John Tate, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Tate - 13 Feb2024Man charged with arson of Luas during Dublin riot may face 'further charges'
Adds the second court appearance: Tate has taken up €5,000 bail, has yet to indicate a plea, and the case was adjourned to May 7 after gardaí sought a 12-week adjournment. The article gives more detail on the alleged conduct and the garda investigation.
accused, John Tate, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Tate - 6 Feb2024Man, 61, Charged With Torching Luas Tram On Night Of 'Mass' Dublin Riots
Only the headline is available. The article body contains template code rather than report text, so there are no details on the date, location, court or plea.
accused, 61, male - 6 Feb2024Man (61) charged with arson of Luas tram during Dublin riots
Reports Tate's charge at Store Street station and his Dublin District Court appearance on 6 February 2024, the bail conditions, and the details of the arson allegation and garda evidence.
accused, John Tate, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Tate - 6 Feb2024Dublin riots: Man (61) charged with torching Luas on O’Connell Street
Reports the charges and the Dublin District Court appearance on 6 February 2024, including the six offences, bail conditions and the adjournment date, and gives the alleged details of the Luas arson and the Garda investigation.
accused, John Tate, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Tate - 6 Feb2024Man arrested in connection with Dublin riots to appear in court this afternoon
Reports a man in his 60s charged over the Dublin riots of 23 November, due in court 6 February 2024. The article gives no year for the riots and does not name the man.
accused, 60s, male - 6 Feb2024Man, 61, charged in connection with Dublin riots
Reports the accused's first court appearance on the charges, bail conditions, free legal aid and a remand date. Adds the specific charges of two counts of arson and two of violent disorder, plus obstructing traffic, and the charge location.
accused, John Tate, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Tate