Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8942Breach of protection order · Co. Kildare

Taxi driver told not to collect passengers near ex-partner's home

A taxi driver in County Kildare was charged with three alleged breaches of a protection order, which are claimed to have taken place over about three months against his ex-partner. The order was granted at a family law hearing. As reported on 24 June 2026, he appeared before Naas District Court, made no reply to the allegations when charged, and was ordered not to pick up passengers within 500 yards of his ex-partner's home. The case was adjourned to 23 July, and it will be alleged that he is watching his ex-partner.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The man is a taxi driver.
Charges
The man was charged with three alleged breaches of a protection order.
When
The alleged breaches are claimed to have taken place over a period of about three months.
Where
The breaches are alleged to relate to the home of the man's ex-partner in County Kildare.
Cause
The protection order was granted at a family law hearing.
Investigation
Sgt Chris O'Sullivan told the court that the man made no reply to the three allegations when charged.
In court
  • The man appeared before Naas District Court, as reported on 24 June 2026.
  • The judge ordered the man not to pick up passengers within 500 yards of his ex-partner's home.
  • The man is to have no contact with the current partner of his former partner.
  • The man replied that he is already complying with the order not to take fares near his ex-partner's home.
  • The case was adjourned to 23 July.
Other details
It will be alleged that the man is watching his ex-partner.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is a taxi driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged breaches are claimed to have taken place over a period of about three months. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe man made no reply to the three allegations when charged. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe protection order was granted at a family law hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared before Naas District Court on three alleged breaches of a protection order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man is to have no contact with the current partner of his former partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge ordered the man not to pick up passengers within 500 yards of his ex-partner's home. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man replied that he is already complying with the order not to take fares near his ex-partner's home. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 23 July. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIt will be alleged that the man is watching his ex-partner. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jun2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Taxi driver told in Kildare court not collect passengers near his ex-partners home

    First report of this case. Covers the Naas District Court appearance, the three alleged breaches over about three months, the judge's direction and the adjournment to 23 July.

    accused, male