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Case No. 20555Breach of domestic violence order · Co. Kildare · 18 May 2023

Man under influence of drugs while minding child, court told

On May 18, 2023, in the Naas area of County Kildare, it was claimed that a man was under the influence of drugs while minding a three-year-old child, and the woman's partner was present when she came across them. The woman appeared by video link at Naas District Court, as reported on June 27, 2023, for an alleged breach of a domestic violence order. She told the court she did not threaten the man but said it was not okay for him to mind the child while taking drugs, and she denied threatening to kill him. She is separately being prosecuted for theft of alcohol at an address in Dublin. The judge adjourned the matter and said he was reluctant to keep her in custody for a prolonged period.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A woman appeared at Naas District Court by video link for an alleged breach of a domestic violence order.
  • It was claimed that a man was under the influence of drugs while minding a three-year-old child.
  • The woman's partner was present when she came across the child and the man.
Where
The incident is said to have taken place in the Naas area of County Kildare.
When
The incident is said to have taken place on May 18, 2023.
Investigation
The injured party made a statement of complaint.
Other details
  • The woman told the court she did not threaten the man but said it was not okay for him to mind the child while taking drugs.
  • The woman said she did not threaten to kill the man.
  • The woman is being separately prosecuted for theft of alcohol at an address in Dublin.
In court
  • The case was reported from Naas District Court on June 27, 2023.
  • The judge adjourned the matter.
  • The judge said he was reluctant to keep the woman in custody for a prolonged period.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman appeared at Naas District Court by video link for an alleged breach of a domestic violence order. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIt was claimed that a man was under the influence of drugs while minding a three-year-old child. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman's partner was present when she came across the child and him. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident is said to have taken place in the Naas area. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident is said to have taken place on May 18. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe injured party made a statement of complaint. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter and said he was reluctant to keep the woman in custody for a prolonged period. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman told the court she did not threaten the man but said it was not okay for him to mind the child while taking drugs. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said she did not threaten to kill the man. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman is being separately prosecuted for theft of alcohol at an address in Dublin. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jun2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Man under the influence of drugs while minding three year old child

    First report of this case. It gives the court date, the claim that the man was under the influence of drugs while minding the child, the woman's denial of threats, the complaint by the injured party, a separate Dublin theft prosecution, and the adjournment.

    accused, femalevictim, male