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Case No. 22099Public order offence (intoxication in a public place; abusive behaviour) · Co. Laois · 6 Dec 2022

Stephen Malone fined €200 for public order offences in Portlaoise

Stephen Malone, 51, of Portlaoise, pleaded guilty to two public order offences in December 2022 involving intoxication and abusive behaviour, and was fined €200 at Portlaoise District Court. He thanked the gardai who arrested him and said he was actively working to address his alcohol problem.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Feb
    2 reports
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStephen Malone, 51, of 60 Buttercup Avenue, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, appeared at Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe said he was actively working to address his alcohol problem (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatStephen Malone is 51 and lives at 60 Buttercup Avenue, Esker Hills, Portlaoise (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatHe told the court he was actively working to address his alcohol problem (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereOn 19 December 2022 Gardaí encountered him at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereGardai encountered the man at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise on 19 December 2022 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to both offences before Christmas (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty on both occasions before Christmas (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed a €200 fine with six months to pay (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe said he was too drunk at the time (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe said he has a problem with drink he is trying to work through (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe said he was extremely apologetic and thankful to the guards (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man thanks Gardai who arrested him in the Midlands

    Stephen Malone thanked the gardai who arrested him, admitted being a danger to himself, and said he was working through his alcohol problem. Judge Andrew Cody noted the early plea and responsible manner of dealing with the problem.

    accused, Stephen Malone, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Malone
  2. 17 Feb2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Man thanks Gardai who arrested him in Laois

    Provides the full court transcript details including the address, the two specific incidents (Ridge Road on 6 December and Midlands Park Hotel on 19 December), the defendant's own words, and Judge Cody's sentencing remarks.

    convicted, Stephen Malone, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Malone