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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17811Criminal damage · Co. Dublin

Woman accused of criminal damage to Iveagh House facade in Dublin

Léna Seale, a 32-year-old woman, is accused of criminal damage to the facade of Iveagh House, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, which reporting links to the Department of Foreign Affairs. The damage, estimated at around €16,800, is said to have occurred on 18 November during a pro-Palestine rally, though the year is not given. On 22 March 2024 she appeared at Dublin District Court, where the judge refused jurisdiction, the case was sent forward on indictment to the Circuit Court, and she was remanded on continuing bail. Her latest scheduled step is a return to court on 2 May, with a bail condition barring her from coming within 200 metres of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Léna Seale, a 32-year-old woman, is accused of criminal damage to the facade of Iveagh House.
Where
The damage was to Iveagh House, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, which reporting links to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
When
The damage is said to have occurred on 18 November; the sources do not give the year.
Cause
The damage was reported in connection with a pro-Palestine rally.
Other details
  • The damage was estimated at around €16,800.
  • While on bail, Seale must not go within 200 metres of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
  • Supporters gathered at the Criminal Courts of Justice with banners and a large Palestine flag.
In court
  • Seale first appeared at Dublin District Court, as reported on 22 March 2024.
  • The judge refused jurisdiction after hearing the estimated damage figure.
  • The case will go forward on indictment to the Circuit Court, which has broader sentencing powers.
  • Seale was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 2 May.
Investigation
The State is to serve a book of evidence before a trial order is granted.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSeale is accused of criminal damage to the facade of Iveagh House. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe damage was to Iveagh House, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe damage occurred on 18 November. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe State is to serve a book of evidence before a trial order is granted. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtSeale appeared at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused jurisdiction after hearing the damage was estimated at around €16,800. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case will go forward on indictment to the Circuit Court, which has broader sentencing powers. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtSeale was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 2 May. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceSeale must not go within 200 metres of the Department of Foreign Affairs while on bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherSupporters gathered at the Criminal Courts of Justice with banners and a large Palestine flag. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2024
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Activist accused of €16,800 damage to Department of Foreign Affairs during pro-Palestine rally

    First report of the case: Seale appeared at Dublin District Court, the judge refused jurisdiction over an estimated €16,800 in damage, and she was remanded on bail to 2 May. The article does not give the year of the incident.

    accused, Léna Seale, 32, female, namedLéna Seale