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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10883Breach of protection order · Co. Kildare

Woman before Naas court over alleged breach of protection order, Kildare

A woman aged between 20 and 40 appeared before Naas District Court in Co Kildare on an allegation of breaching a safety or protection order granted to her parents in late December 2025. The allegation is that the day after the order was granted she was verbally abusive to her mother, putting her in fear. The hearing was held in private, with the woman accompanied by two healthcare professionals, and the court was told she understands why she is before it. The judge granted free legal aid and adjourned the case to June 25, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman aged between 20 and 40 is accused of verbally abusing her mother, putting her in fear.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
Her parents were granted a safety order in late December 2025.
Cause
The day after the order was granted, the woman allegedly was verbally abusive to her mother, putting her in fear.
Charges
The woman was before the court on an allegation of breaching a safety order, described in the reports as a protection order, granted to her parents.
In court
  • The hearing was held in private and the woman was accompanied by two healthcare professionals.
  • The court was told the woman understands why she is before the court.
  • The judge granted free legal aid to cover a solicitor and said he would provide for a barrister if necessary.
  • The judge adjourned the case to June 25.
Other details
  • The woman was described as having a mildly borderline moderate intellectual disability.
  • The woman is in full-time care in a setting that provides community-based services across several counties, including Dublin.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenHer parents were granted a safety order in late December 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe day after the order was granted, the woman allegedly was verbally abusive to her mother, putting her in fear. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe woman was before the court on an allegation of breaching a protection order granted to her parents. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman was accompanied by two healthcare professionals, and the hearing was held in private. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to June 25. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted free legal aid to cover a solicitor and said he would provide for a barrister if necessary. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman is in full time care in a setting that provides community-based services across several counties, including Dublin. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    'The whole thing is tragic; I wish she wasn't before me' Kildare judge tells court

    Reports the woman's court appearance at Naas District Court, the allegation that she breached a safety order granted to her parents in late December 2025, and the adjournment to June 25.

    accused, between 20 and 40, femalevictim, female