Case No. 13418Breach of a protection order · Co. Kildare

Row over washing machine brings man before Naas court on protection order breach

A man appeared at Naas District Court after being arrested for breaching a protection order, following a dispute over a broken washing machine. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter for a fuller hearing to October 16.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man appeared at a family law hearing at Naas District Court after being arrested for breaching a protection order. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe hearing took place at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe man was initially detained at a Kildare garda station on May 19. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe dispute began over whether a washing machine should be replaced or repaired. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter for a fuller hearing to October 16. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe argument escalated into roaring, shouting and name calling. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman who appeared at the hearing was in fear at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe garda had no objection to bail provided the defendant signs on at a named garda station. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe couple are originally from Africa. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge told the couple they should support each other. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jun2025
    Row over a washing machine brings couple before a Kildare court

    Reports a family law hearing at Naas District Court in which the man was arrested for breaching a protection order; the dispute began over a washing machine. The article gives a detention date of May 19, which does not match existing case 13094 (incident 10 April 2025).

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