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Case No. 17752Domestic abuse · Co. Kildare

Siblings granted interim protection order against father at Naas court

Two adult siblings sought a protection order against their father, a man not named in the reports, at Naas District Court in County Kildare. They claimed he physically, verbally and emotionally abused them, and that gardaí were called on one occasion when he threw things, made threats and blocked exits. On 28 March 2024 the court granted the siblings an interim protection order, with the judge saying he reluctantly did so and that the siblings strictly did not meet the threshold, while the father, who was not present, had not been heard. The latest development is that the matter was adjourned to June 10.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two adult siblings sought a protection order against their father, who they claimed physically, verbally and emotionally abused them.
  • The siblings claimed their father hit them when they were children.
  • One sibling alleged being grabbed by the clothing and thrown to the floor.
Where
The mother, who also lives in the home, has not applied for court protection.
When
Gardaí were called on one occasion when the father became violent.
Investigation
  • On the occasion gardaí were called, the father was throwing things, making threats and blocking exits.
  • Tusla was contacted and sent two social workers, but no other action was deemed necessary.
  • The judge advised gardaí not to arrest the man unless there is good reason to do so.
In court
  • The siblings sought the protection order at Naas District Court.
  • Two siblings were granted an interim protection order against their father, which the judge said he reluctantly granted and which may not be affirmed at a fuller hearing.
  • The judge said the siblings strictly did not meet the threshold for the order.
  • The father was not present in court and the judge said he had not heard his version of events.
  • The matter was adjourned to June 10.
Other details
One application said a lot of school time was missed because of mental health issues.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe siblings claimed their father hit them when they were children. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOn the occasion gardaí were called, the father was throwing things, making threats and blocking exits. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOne sibling alleged being grabbed by the clothing and thrown to the floor. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí were contacted on one occasion after the father became violent. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationTusla was contacted and sent two social workers, but no other action was deemed necessary. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe siblings sought a protection order at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtTwo siblings were granted a protection order against their father. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said he would reluctantly grant an interim protection order that may not be affirmed at a fuller hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said the siblings strictly did not meet the threshold for the order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to June 10. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe siblings claimed their father has a history of physical, verbal and emotional abuse. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe mother, who also lives in the home, has not applied for court protection. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherOne application said a lot of school time was missed because of mental health issues. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge noted both siblings are over 18, so the parents no longer have a duty of care. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said he had not heard the father's version of events. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge advised gardaí not to arrest the man unless there is good reason to do so. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare Court: Siblings tell judge their dad is physically and emotionally abusive

    First court report on the siblings' protection order application. The judge granted an interim order, the father was not present, and the matter was adjourned to June 10.

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