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Case No. 29631Public order · Co. Laois · 8 Aug 2021

Public order case dismissed at Portlaoise District Court

Shane Newman, an engineer from Walshtown, Newbridge, Co Kildare, became abusive to gardai and refused to leave Portlaoise Garda Station on 8 August 2021 after being brought in while drunk. He was charged with three public order offences. At Portlaoise District Court in October 2021, the case was dismissed after Newman made a €300 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund. Judge Catherine Staines advised him to address his alcohol issues.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The defendant became abusive to gardai, was aggressive and drunk, and refused to leave Portlaoise Garda Station.
  • The defendant had been brought to Portlaoise Garda Station after drinking heavily and became upset when leaving, feeling he had been arrested in the wrong earlier.
  • The defendant had been attacked.
  • The defendant works as an engineer.
When
The incident occurred on 8 August 2021.
Where
Portlaoise Garda Station, Co Laois.
Charges
The defendant was charged with three public order offences.
In court
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court with Sgt JJ Kirby giving evidence and defence solicitor Philip Meagher representing the defendant.
Sentence
The case was dismissed after the defendant made a €300 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund.
Other details
  • Judge Catherine Staines advised the defendant to address his alcohol issues.
  • The defendant accepted his actions were wrong and that he should have left.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant was charged with three public order offences at Portlaoise Garda Station (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant became abusive to gardai and refused to leave the area (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was aggressive and drunk (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant works as an engineer (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant had a lot of drink taken and was brought to Portlaoise Garda Station (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant became upset when leaving as he felt he had been arrested in the wrong earlier (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant had been attacked (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant accepted that his actions were wrong and he should have left (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 8 August 2021 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was dismissed after the defendant made a €300 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Catherine Staines told the defendant he will need to get his alcohol issues addressed (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtDefence solicitor Philip Meagher represented the defendant at the court sitting (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSgt JJ Kirby gave evidence at the sitting of Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Oct2021
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Angry man arrested leaving Portlaoise Garda Station

    Case dismissed with a €300 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund; Judge Catherine Staines advised the defendant to address his alcohol issues.

    accused, Shane Newman, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Newman