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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18579Co. Kildare

Prisoner discusses mental health before Naas District Court

An unnamed man, who was serving a custodial sentence on other matters, appeared at Naas District Court in County Kildare on Thursday 11 January 2024, where he described his mental anguish to Judge Desmond Zaidan and asked for a medication order. The judge ordered that he receive correct medical attention in prison and sent him forward to Naas Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing later that month, recommending that a doctor be present on the sentencing date. The case was reported on 17 January 2024, and the sentencing date and outcome are not given in the sources.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
An unnamed man, who is serving a custodial sentence on other matters, appeared before the court.
Where
The court appearance took place at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The court appearance was on Thursday 11 January 2024, and it was reported on 17 January 2024.
Other details
  • The exact nature of the offence he appeared for was not disclosed.
  • He described his mental anguish to the judge and said he had been in 20 or 30 mental health programmes.
  • He said he had not slept in three months because of his current medication.
  • He told the court he had been self-harming.
In court
  • He asked the judge to make an order related to medication for his mental health issues.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that he receive correct medical attention in prison.
  • Judge Zaidan sent him forward to Naas Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing later that month.
  • The judge recommended that a doctor be present on the sentencing date.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe court appearance was on Thursday 11 January 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man is currently serving a custodial sentence on other matters. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan sent the man forward to Naas Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge ordered that the man receive correct medical attention in prison. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge recommended that a doctor be present on the sentencing date. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe exact nature of the offence he was in court for was not disclosed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe said he hasn't slept in three months because of his current medication. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe told the court he had been self-harming. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jan2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Prisoner openly discusses his mental anguish before Kildare court

    Reports a man's appearance at Naas District Court on Thursday 11 January 2024. The offence he appeared for was not disclosed. He was sent forward to Naas Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing later that month, and the judge recommended a doctor be present on the sentencing date.

    accused, male