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The Journal
7 hours ago
- The Journal
Man charged with causing damage to the Taoiseach's Cork constituency office
A MAN CHARGED with causing criminal damage to the constituency office of the Taoiseach in Cork has been ordered to stay away from the area and to refrain from any contact, indirect or direct, with Micheál Martin or his staff members. Thomas Heising of Frankfield Terrace, Summerhill South, Cork city appeared before a sitting of Cork District Court today, charged with damaging property, namely the walls, door and windowsill of 137 Evergreen Road in Cork on 27 May. The offence is contrary to Section 2(1) of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991. Sergeant Chris Cahill said Heising made no reply when the charge was put to him under caution. Heising, 34, was arrested on Saturday and charged with the offence yesterday. No objection to bail was made in the case. Certain bail conditions were put in place. Heising was ordered to have no contact, direct or indirect, with the Taoiseach, his staff or any public officials. This includes contacting persons on social media. He also has to stay away from Evergreen Road. Advertisement Judge Mary Dorgan also warned the accused not to involve himself in commentary in relation to the case. This includes commentary which may take place on social media platforms. Defence solicitor Shane Collins Daly said that his client had co operated fully with gardaí during his garda interview. Cahill confirmed that this was the case. Heising was asked if he agreed to abide by the conditions of his bail. He replied 'I am.' Under the terms of his bail, Heising is required to sign on twice weekly at Anglesea Street Garda station in Cork city. He also has to reside at his home in Summerhill South. Sergeant Aisling Murphy applied for a six-week remand in the case. Heising was remanded on bail to appear before Cork District Court on 25 June next for DPP directions. Judge Dorgan told him to refrain from using intoxicants in the intervening period. No details were given as to the particulars of the damage caused to the constituency office.


Sunday World
10 hours ago
- Sunday World
Man charged with criminal damage to Taoiseach's office warned to stay away from area
Thomas Heising (34) of Frankfield Terrace, Summerhill South, Cork city appeared before a sitting of Cork District Court today. A man charged with causing criminal damage to the constituency office of the Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork has been ordered to stay away from the area and to refrain from any contact, indirect or direct, with Mr Martin or his staff members. Thomas Heising of Frankfield Terrace, Summerhill South, Cork city appeared before a sitting of Cork District Court today charged with damaging property on Evergreen Road in Cork on May 27 last. The offence is contrary to Section 2(1) of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991. Sgt Chris Cahill said Mr Heising made no reply when the charge was put to him under caution. Mr Heising (34) was arrested on Saturday and charged with the offence yesterday. Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Photo: PA. News in 90 Seconds - Monday June 23 No objection to bail was made in the case. Certain bail conditions were put in place. Mr Heising was ordered to have no contact, direct or indirect, with the Taoiseach, his staff or any public officials. This includes contacting persons on social media. He also has to stay away from Evergreen Road. Judge Mary Dorgan also warned the accused not to involve himself in commentary in relation to the case. This includes commentary which may take place on social media platforms. Defence solicitor Shane Collins Daly said that his client had cooperated fully with gardaí during his garda interview. Sgt Cahill confirmed that this was the case. Mr Heising was asked if he agreed to abide by the conditions of his bail. He replied 'I am.' Under the terms of his bail Mr Heising is required to sign on twice weekly at Anglesea Street Garda station in Cork city. He also has to reside at his home in Summerhill South. Sgt Aisling Murphy applied for a six week remand in the case. Mr Heising was remanded on bail to appear before Cork District Court on July 25 next for DPP directions. Judge Dorgan told him to refrain from using intoxicants in the intervening period. No details were given as to the particulars of the damage caused to the constituency office.


The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Man, 34, accused of paint damage on Micheal Martin's Cork offices amid criminal damage charge & judge warning
A MAN appeared in court today accused of daubing Taoiseach Micheal Martin's constituency offices in paint. Thomas Heising, 34, was charged with causing criminal damage to the office in the Turner's Cross area of 2 Taoiseach Micheal Martin's constituency offices were smeared with paint Credit: Getty Images - Getty The accused of Frankfield Terrace, Summerhill South, Cork appeared before Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork He is charged with damaging property to the walls, door and windowsill of 137 Evergreen Road on May 27 last. He was warned by the judge, who imposed a number of bail conditions on him and ordered that he was to stay away from the area and was not to have any direct or indirect contact with Deputy Martin, or his staff. Sergeant Chris Cahill said Heising, who was arrested on Saturday and charged with the offence, made no reply when the READ MORE ON NEWS Heising was ordered to have no contact, direct or indirect, with the He also has to stay away from Evergreen Road. Judge Mary Dorgan also warned the accused not to involve himself in commentary in relation to the case. MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN This includes commentary which may take place on Defending lawyer Shane Collins Daly said that his client had co operated fully with Gardai during his Garda interview. Martin vows to do 'everything we can' to reduce pressure on families ahead of Budget 2026 Sergeant Cahill confirmed this was the case. Heising was asked if he agreed to abide by the conditions of his bail. He replied 'I am.' BAIL TERMS Under the terms of his bail Mr Heising is required to sign on twice weekly at Anglesea Street Garda station in Cork city. He also has to reside at his home in Summerhill South. Sergeant Aisling Murphy applied for a six week remand in the case which the Judge granted. Heising was remanded on bail to appear before Cork District Court on July 28 next for DPP directions. Judge Dorgan told him to refrain from using intoxicants in the intervening period. No details were given as to the particulars of the damage caused to the 2 Thomas was charged with causing criminal damage to the office Credit: Alamy