Case No. 2150Driving into a gate (charge not specified) · Co. Dublin · 2 Aug 2024

Wicklow man pleads guilty to ramming the gates of Leinster House

David O'Callaghan, 41, of Bray, Co Wicklow, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to driving into a rear gate of Leinster House on 2 August 2024. Judge Martin Nolan set a sentencing date of 10 April 2025 and remanded him on continuing bail, with further counts expected to be added.

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  5. Convicted6 Mar
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  6. Sentenced
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  • whatDavid O'Callaghan pleaded guilty to driving into a rear gate at Leinster House (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 2 August 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtO'Callaghan pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to driving into a rear gate of Leinster House on 2 August 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan set a sentencing date of 10 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtO'Callaghan was remanded on continuing bail to the sentencing date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtFurther counts are expected to be added at the sentencing hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe plea was entered at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan set a sentence date of 10 April (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2025
    Man pleads guilty to ramming Leinster House gates with vehicle

    Plea of guilty recorded; sentencing set for 10 April 2025 with possible additional counts.

    convicted, 41, male, irish (judged from name)
  2. 6 Mar2025
    Wicklow man pleads guilty to ramming the gates of Leinster House

    First report of the guilty plea, sentencing date and bail remand.

    accused, David O'Callaghan, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)David O'Callaghan