Ireland Philip Dwyer acquitted of breach of the peace over Rathfarnham creche incident
On 30 June 2021, Philip Dwyer, a 56-year-old man, filmed from his car outside the Daisy Chain Creche in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, and allegedly told the creche owner that homosexuals are paedophiles. The victims named in the sources are Lucy Madigan and Danielle Cramp. Dwyer was charged with breach of the peace contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 and denied it, and his case was heard at Tallaght District Court, where the judge found he did not intend a breach of the peace and gave him the benefit of the doubt. On 20 September 2024 he was acquitted.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Acquitted20 Sep
2 reports - Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Dwyer allegedly told a creche owner that homosexuals are paedophiles.
- Dwyer allegedly accused the creche owner of promoting paedophilia and child molestation.
- Dwyer did not delete the video when the creche owner asked him to.
- Where
- The incident took place at the Daisy Chain Creche in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
- When
- The incident took place on 30 June 2021.
- Cause
- The creche owner saw Dwyer filming with a mobile phone from his car outside the creche.
- Other details
- A childcare assistant said she felt intimidated by Dwyer shouting at her from about 20 feet away.
- A garda told the court the creche owner was very frightened and upset by the incident.
- Sources describe Dwyer as a far-right activist in one report and as an anti-immigration activist in another.
- Charges
- Dwyer was charged with breach of the peace contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 and denied it.
- In court
- The case was heard at Tallaght District Court.
- The defendant disagreed that his behaviour had caused a breach of the peace.
- The judge found the accused did not intend to commit a breach of the peace on the day.
- The judge said the threshold for guilt had not been met and gave the accused the benefit of the doubt.
- Dwyer was acquitted of breach of the peace on 20 September 2024.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA far-right activist told a creche owner that 'homosexuals are paedophiles'. (extra.ie)
- whatDwyer accused the creche owner of promoting paedophilia and child molestation. (thejournal.ie)
- whatWhen the creche owner asked Dwyer to delete the video, he did not do so. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at the Daisy Chain Creche in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on 30 June 2021. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe creche owner saw Dwyer filming with his mobile phone from his car outside the creche. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeDwyer denied a breach of the peace contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe activist was acquitted of breach of the peace. (extra.ie)
- courtThe defendant disagreed that his behaviour had caused a breach of the peace. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge found the accused did not intend to commit a breach of the peace on the day. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge said the threshold for guilt had not been met and the accused was given the benefit of the doubt. (thejournal.ie)
- otherA garda told the court the creche owner was very frightened and upset by the incident. (thejournal.ie)
- otherA childcare assistant said she felt intimidated by Dwyer shouting at her from about 20 feet away. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Sep2024Anti-immigration activist Philip Dwyer acquitted of breach of the peace over incident at creche
Reports the acquittal of Philip Dwyer at Tallaght District Court, with evidence from the creche owner, a childcare assistant and a garda, and the judge's reasons.
accused, Philip Dwyer, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Dwyervictim, Lucy Madigan, female, irish (judged from name)Lucy Madiganvictim, Danielle Cramp, female, irish (judged from name)Danielle Cramp - 20 Sep2024Far-right activist told creche owner 'homosexuals are paedophiles' as he's acquitted of breach of peace
Only the headline is present; the article body is missing. The headline does not give a date, place or county, and the Republic of Ireland location is inferred from the Irish outlet rather than stated.
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