Oisin Peavoy jailed for three years for wielding knife at busload of children in Dublin
Oisin Peavoy, 39, of Granby Row, Dublin 1, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment (with the final two years suspended for two years) at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to two counts of production on an article for wielding a knife in front of a busload of children in Parnell Square and Gardiner Street Upper on 28 May 2024. The judge noted Peavoy has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and delusions relating to children.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced7 Mar
Key facts
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- whatThe first incident involved a creche worker getting children on a bus to travel to school in Parnell Square. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe second incident involved Peavoy approaching a busload of children on their way to the zoo at Gardiner Street Upper. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargePeavoy pleaded guilty to two counts of production on an article at Parnell Square and Gardiner Street Upper on 28 May 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was first before the District Court which refused jurisdiction, and Peavoy was sent forward to the Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceJudge Nolan sentenced Peavoy to three years in prison and suspended the final two years for two years. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentencePeavoy was placed under the supervision of the Probation Services for 18 months post-release. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe judge backdated the sentence to 28 May 2024 when Peavoy went into custody. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe charge carries a maximum penalty of up to seven years in prison. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherPeavoy has no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherPeavoy has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and was non-compliant with his medication at the time of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherPeavoy was remanded into custody but later transferred to the Central Mental Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherPeavoy was arrested at 10 am on the day of the incidents. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge noted Peavoy has delusions relating to children. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Mar2025Jail for man who wielded knife at busload of children
Reports the sentencing of Oisin Peavoy, including details of both incidents (a creche bus and a zoo bus), his mental health issues (schizophrenia, non-compliance with medication), the judge's comments on his delusions relating to children, and the sentence structure including probation supervision and backdating.
suspect, Oisin Peavoy, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Oisin Peavoyvictim, female