Ireland Psychiatric assessment granted for man accused of sexual assault in Kildare
A man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in County Kildare on 14 February 2024, when Gardaí allege he walked up to her, rubbed up against her, and tried to kiss her. The case first appeared in-camera at Naas District Court on 22 February 2024, where the accused, remanded in custody, appeared by video-link and the judge ordered a psychiatric assessment. A psychiatric report handed in on 7 March 2024 found the man, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis, not fit to stand trial or instruct counsel. On 21 March 2024, Judge Desmond Zaidan granted an independent psychiatric assessment and adjourned the case to April, also allowing time for DPP directions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Feb
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí allege the man walked up to a woman, rubbed up against her, and tried to kiss her.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place in County Kildare and the case is before Naas District Court.
- When
- The alleged sexual assault took place on 14 February 2024.
- In court
- The case first appeared in-camera before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 22 February 2024, with the accused appearing by video-link while remanded in custody.
- A psychiatric report handed in on 7 March 2024 found the accused not fit to stand trial or to instruct counsel.
- On 21 March 2024, Judge Zaidan granted an independent psychiatric assessment and adjourned the case to a date in April.
- The judge also adjourned the case to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- Other details
- The accused has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis.
- The accused has previously been convicted of a separate sexual assault offence.
- The defending solicitor is David Powderly.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatIt was also alleged that the man tried to kiss the woman. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí allege the man walked up to a woman and rubbed up against her. (kildarenow.com)
- whatIt is alleged that the man tried to kiss the woman. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Valentine's Day 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe case is before Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged sexual assault took place on Valentine's Day 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe case was heard on Thursday, 21 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was heard in-camera at Naas District Court on 22 February 2024 before Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe accused appeared via video-link as he is currently remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case to a date in March for a psychiatric assessment to determine if the man is mentally fit to stand trial. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge also adjourned the case to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case first appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 22 February 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant appeared by video-link in an in-camera court session. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge ordered a psychiatric assessment and a report for the next date. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defence solicitor handed the psychiatric report to the judge on 7 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case to 21 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe initial psychiatric report, handed in on 7 March, recommended an independent psychiatric assessment. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defending solicitor is David Powderly. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Zaidan granted the independent psychiatric assessment and adjourned the case to a date in April. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe psychiatric report found the accused not fit to stand trial or to instruct counsel. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe accused has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe accused has previously been convicted of a separate sexual assault offence. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe court was told the man is not mentally fit to engage with court proceedings at present. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe man has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Mar2024Independent psychiatric assessment granted for Kildare court defendant accused of sexual assault
Reports the court granting an independent psychiatric assessment on 21 March 2024, the defendant's diagnosis, the finding that he is not mentally fit to engage with proceedings, and the adjournment to April.
accused, malevictim, female - 12 Mar2024Mental state of sexual assault accused detailed to Kildare court
Adds that a psychiatric report handed in on 7 March 2024 found the accused not fit to stand trial or instruct counsel, that he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis, and that the judge adjourned the case to 21 March 2024.
accused, malevictim, female - 29 Feb2024Alleged sexual assault took place on Valentine's Day in County Kildare
Reports the 22 February 2024 in-camera hearing at Naas District Court where the accused, remanded in custody, appeared by video-link. Judge Zaidan commented the man 'has issues' and adjourned the case for a psychiatric assessment and DPP directions.
victim, femaleaccused, male