Ireland No order made on Portlaoise trespass charge after circuit court sentence
Dean Gray, a man of no fixed abode in Ballymun, Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm and attempted robbery on a female doctor on Dublin Road, Portlaoise on 16 February 2023, and trespass at a house on the same road on 17 February 2023. He was charged on 17 February 2023 and remanded in custody, with the case adjourned multiple times while a file was sent to the DPP. Gray was later sentenced to seven years in prison, with the final year suspended, for the assault in circuit court. On 17 November 2023, Judge Andrew Cody made no order on the trespass charge, stating the matter had already been dealt with in the circuit court.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court20 Feb
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Dean Gray is accused of assault causing harm and attempted robbery on a female doctor on Dublin Road, Portlaoise on 16 February 2023, and trespass at a house on the same road on 17 February 2023.
- Where
- The offences are alleged to have occurred on Dublin Road, Portlaoise, near the Midland Regional Hospital.
- When
- The assault and attempted robbery are alleged to have occurred at 11:30pm on 16 February 2023, and the trespass in the early hours of 17 February 2023.
- Cause
- The defence described the trespass as connected to the assault on the doctor.
- Weapon
- A garda sergeant said the man was seen looking in a window at the rear of the house with a shovel in his hand.
- Investigation
- Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby described the investigation as complex, involving multiple locations and a medical report, and said a file was sent to the DPP with possible additional charges.
- Charges
- Dean Gray was charged with Section 3 assault, attempted robbery, and trespass by Garda Sean Flynn at 3:29pm on 17 February 2023.
- In court
- Gray appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 17 February 2023 and was remanded in custody, with the case adjourned to 18 May 2023 with a six-week deadline for DPP directions.
- On 17 November 2023, Judge Andrew Cody made no order on the trespass charge, stating the matter had already been dealt with in the circuit court.
- Sentence
- Gray was sentenced to seven years in prison, with the final year suspended, for the assault on the doctor in circuit court.
- Other details
- Gray is of no fixed abode, Ballymun, Dublin 9, and reports differ on his age, giving 35 or 38.
46 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDean Gray is accused of assault causing harm and attempted robbery on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise on 16 February 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatHe is further charged with trespass at a building on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise on 17 February 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe solicitor said the trespass offence was connected to the assault on the doctor, which had been heard in the circuit court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe offence is alleged to have occurred on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe trespass took place at a house on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe assault causing harm and attempted robbery are alleged to have happened on February 16, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe trespass is alleged to have happened on 17 February 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Sean Flynn charged the accused at 3:29pm on Friday. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA file has been sent to the DPP. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe investigation involved multiple locations and a medical report was required. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe garda sergeant described the investigation as pretty complex and asked for more time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA garda sergeant said the man was seen looking in a window at the rear of the house with a shovel in his hand. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with a Section 3 assault and attempted robbery on Thursday, February 16 at 11:30pm on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is also charged with trespass in the early hours of Friday, February 17. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with Section 3 assault and attempted robbery on Thursday, February 16 at 11.30pm (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeDean Gray is accused of assault causing harm and attempted robbery. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeDean Gray is further charged with trespass on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise on February 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeDean Gray was accused of trespass. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtDean Gray, aged 38, of no fixed abode, appeared in Portlaoise District Court on Friday, February 17. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtDefence solicitor Philip Meagher said his client would not be seeking release on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe solicitor asked that his client be given an immediate medical assessment and appropriate treatment on arrival at his place of detention. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe solicitor asked the judge to recommend his client be sent to Midlands Prison in Portlaoise rather than Cloverhill Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Cody recommended that Gray receive immediate medical assessment and be remanded to a prison other than Cloverhill or that enhanced security be provided. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe Judge said he could hear the matter in full on Friday, February 24. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said directions would have to be sought from the DPP as there could be more serious charges. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear by video link before Portlaoise District Court on Thursday, February 23. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted to support Gray's defence. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtGarda Sean Flynn told Judge Andrew Cody that he charged the accused at 3.29pm on Friday (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Cody recommended immediate medical assessment and remand to a prison other than Cloverhill or enhanced security in the Dublin jail (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe appeared at Portlaoise District Court via video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant in custody to reappear by video link on 9 March. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter until May 18 and said he would allow one further remand after that date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said he was effectively giving six weeks or there would be a strike out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe matter will return to Portlaoise District Court on May 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtDean Gray appeared at Portlaoise District Court by video link from prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe court appearance concerned an incident connected to an assault on a doctor in February near the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Andrew Cody said he would make no order because the matter had already been dealt with in the circuit court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceDean Gray had earlier been sentenced to seven years in prison, with the final year suspended, for the assault on the doctor. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherGray made no reply when charged. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherGray is 'very concerned' about a 'real and significant threat' he faces in Cloverhill where he has been jailed for a lot of time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe threat is posed by a 'particular gang' in the Dublin jail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor asked for immediate medical assessment and appropriate treatment on arrival at his place of detention (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe client is under a real and significant threat from a particular gang in Cloverhill (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe accusation could be struck out if directions are not obtained from the DPP within six weeks. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the allegation was quite serious but that the investigation should not have taken so long. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí said a female doctor was assaulted before the man went into the back of a house. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Nov2023Man who assaulted female doctor in Portlaoise appears in court from prison
Court appearance from prison by video link on a trespass charge linked to an earlier assault on a female doctor near Portlaoise hospital; the judge made no order because the matter was already dealt with in the circuit court.
accused, Dean Gray, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Gray - 24 Apr2023Gardaí put on clock over alleged assault near Portlaoise hospital
Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court. Adds the specific charges, the 16 and 17 February dates, the defence and prosecution comments, and the adjournment to May 18 with a six-week deadline for DPP directions.
accused, Dean Gray, 35, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Gray - 24 Feb2023Accused of ‘serious’ assault in Portlaoise
Confirms Dean Gray appeared via video link at Portlaoise District Court; Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby described the allegations as 'very serious' and indicated possible additional charges; file sent to DPP; remanded in custody to reappear 9 March 2023.
accused, Dean Gray, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Gray - 20 Feb2023Man 'under jail gang threat' charged after an assault and attempted robbery near hospital in the Midlands
Adds details of the remand hearing: the charge was brought at 3.29pm on 17 February; defence solicitor Philip Meagher requested immediate medical assessment and a recommendation to send Gray to Midlands Prison rather than Cloverhill due to a gang threat; Judge Cody made that recommendation; Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby noted the DPP may bring more serious charges; Gray was remanded to appear by video link on 23 February; legal aid was granted.
accused, Dean Gray, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Grayvictim, female - 20 Feb2023Man 'under jail gang threat' charged after an assault, attempted robbery, and trespass near Portlaoise hospital
Details the 17 February 2023 court hearing: the defence's request for medical assessment and transfer to Midlands Prison due to a 'real and significant threat' from a 'particular gang' in Cloverhill, Judge Cody's recommendation, and the remand to appear by video link on 23 February. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby noted the DPP may bring more serious charges.
victim, femaleaccused, Dean Gray, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Gray