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Irish Independent
24-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Kildare woman (20) charged over alleged €16,000 mobile text scam fraud
Abbie Kinsella (20), of The Green, Earl's Court, Kill, Co Kildare, appeared before Tallaght District Court on Friday morning. The court heard that while she currently resides in Kildare, she was living in Dublin at the time of the alleged offence and was arrested and charged there. Garda O'Connor told Judge Patricia McNamara that the alleged victim received a text message purporting to be from the Eir mobile network, warning that his phone service would be cancelled unless he paid an outstanding bill. Believing the message to be genuine, the man provided his banking details - but later discovered that more than €16,400 had been withdrawn from his account. Garda O'Connor stated that €4,900 was allegedly transferred into Ms Kinsella's Revolut account. Ms Kinsella is charged with an offence under Section 7(1) of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. Refusing jurisdiction, Judge McNamara said: 'I do not consider this to be of a minor nature to be dealt with summarily.' She directed that a book of evidence be prepared and served within six weeks and sent the case forward to the Circuit Court. Ms Kinsella was remanded on continuing bail and is due before Tallaght District Court again on June 26 at 10am.
Irish Independent
17-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Mechanic convicted of driving without insurance for the sixth time receives fully suspended sentence
Declan Daly (35), of La Touche Road, Bluebell, Dublin 12, appeared at Tallaght District Court earlier this week, where he denied driving without insurance on the Old Military Road, Rathfarnham, at around 1am on December 18, 2019. The court heard Mr Daly was stopped by Garda Dillon O'Malley for allegedly speeding in a black VW minibus van, with three passengers. When asked where he was going, Mr Daly replied: 'Ah you know yourself, guard - just out for a drive". Garda O'Malley said a summons was issued after Mr Daly failed to produce a certificate of insurance at the scene or within the 10-day statutory period. When documentation was eventually provided, the court heard it related to garage cover and was not valid for private or leisure driving, nor did it cover the time of the offence. Mr Daly claimed under oath that he had been instructed by his employer to take the van home ahead of an NCT test the next morning, but Garda O'Malley said the vehicle was registered in Mr Daly's name and there was no documentation to support his account. 'I've heard the evidence from Garda O'Malley and Mr Daly. I'm satisfied he was not insured to drive the vehicle. I don't believe he was fully honest with the court,' Judge Patricia McNamara said, accepting the garda's version of events. Before sentencing, she noted Mr Daly's record of 24 previous convictions, including three for driving without a licence and five for driving without insurance. His most recent no-insurance offence was in May 2022, and he is currently serving a four-year driving ban imposed in April 2025. 'I'm trying to see the pattern of behaviour here,' the judge remarked. Given his record, she imposed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years on his own bond of €200, on condition that he does not drive or be in control of any vehicle during that period. She also disqualified him from driving for six years and fined him €600, giving him five months to pay.
Irish Independent
10-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Man who allegedly bit, strangled and headbutt his ex-partner is refused bail over 'grave concerns' for alleged victim's safety
The 35-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the injured party, is charged with two counts of assault causing harm. He appeared before Tallaght District Court on Tuesday, where Garda Sarah Cullinane objected to bail on grounds of the nature and seriousness of the alleged offences, including the potential for witness interference. The court heard that the man is alleged to have bitten the woman on the forehead, strangled her, pulled her hair and smashed his forehead against her nose in separate incidents in April and July 2024. The woman sustained a broken nose and hospital records and photographs of her injuries were submitted as evidence. Appearing in court, the injured party said a friend believed she had been 'kidnapped' due to her sudden disappearance, and that she had returned to the relationship out of fear. She told the court she delayed reporting the assaults because she was in a 'controlling relationship' and only felt able to come forward after receiving support from counselling services and Women's Aid. Gardaí expressed serious concerns that, if released, the accused man would commit further offences, particularly given that he and his alleged victim share a child and have a volatile history. Defence solicitor Michael Hennessey said his client denies the allegations. He submitted that the accused man has no history of bench warrants, is now in a new relationship with a woman who is pregnant and was willing to abide by strict bail conditions, including a curfew and stay-away order. Judge Catherine Ghent said the facts of the case were of an extremely serious nature and that she had 'grave concerns' for the safety of the alleged injured party. She refused bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act and also cited O'Callaghan principles, noting the risk of further serious offences being committed. The accused was remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday, May 13, at 10am.
Sunday World
03-05-2025
- Sunday World
Van driver who fled after seriously injuring pedestrian days before Christmas avoids prison
'By the time he saw him, the pedestrian was already halfway across the van. He slammed on the brakes, but the van collided with the pedestrian,' Mr O'Donovan said. A van driver who struck a pedestrian five days before Christmas and fled the scene in a "full-blown panic attack" has been fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for three months. The incident occurred at around 5:30pm on December 20, 2024, on Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tallaght District Court heard that the victim sustained serious injuries including four broken ribs, a broken nose, 12 stitches and a broken wrist which required surgery. Christopher Armstrong (39), who lives at Allenton Drive, Ballycragh, Tallaght, pleaded guilty to failing to remain at the scene. CCTV footage showed him stopping the van and getting out to check on the injured man before leaving the scene without providing any details. File image of an Irish courtroom. Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 3rd His solicitor, Padraig O'Donovan, told the court that the defendant had entered his estate and stopped to wait for a right turn when he said a man dressed in black walked out from behind a parked car. 'By the time he saw him, the pedestrian was already halfway across the van. He slammed on the brakes, but the van collided with the pedestrian,' Mr O'Donovan said. The court heard that the defendant got out immediately to check on the man's condition and had asked if he was okay. A woman from another vehicle called 999. The defendant then returned to his van and experienced what his solicitor described as a 'full-blown panic attack.' The van was later identified on CCTV and Gardaí called to Armstrong's home. The court heard the driver admitted what had happened and fully cooperated with the investigation. He has no previous convictions and was fully insured. Mr O'Donovan said his client was extremely remorseful, had written a letter of apology to the injured man and has since struggled with anxiety and depression. The court heard Armstrong supports his family and works full-time. Judge John O'Leary said that while there were strong mitigating factors, the seriousness of the injuries and failure to remain at the scene warranted a conviction. 'I would have thought disqualification was less of a concern than imprisonment,' he remarked. Armstrong was convicted, fined €1,000, and disqualified from driving for three months. Judge O'Leary expressed hope that the defendant's employer would be able to accommodate the driving ban. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme.
Irish Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man due in court after carjacking in Dublin and Wicklow robberies over weekend
A man is due in court in connection with a carjacking and two robberies that occurred in Dublin and Wicklow over the weekend. The apparent crime spree began when a man approached a vehicle outside a commercial premises in Walkinstown around 7.45pm on Saturday and threatened a woman in her 30s who was driving a car. He drove away in the vehicle, which was a black Nissan Qashqai with a 141-MH registration. Around 30 minutes later, Gardaí responded to reports of a robbery at a business premises in Bray, where a man entered the store brandishing an implement and threatened staff before stealing a quantity of alcohol. After another half an hour, there were further reports of a separate robbery at a commercial premises in Rathnew, Co Wicklow, during which a man threatened staff with an implement and took a sum of cash. Gardaí believe that the vehicle used for both robberies was the Nissan that had been stolen in Walkinstown earlier. One man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on Sunday morning, 27 April, in connection with the investigation, and detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 in a Garda Station in the Dublin area. On Monday, Gardaí confirmed that the man has since been charged and is expected to appear before Tallaght District Court at approximately 10.30am. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incidents to come forward. A Garda spokesperson said: "Any person who was travelling on the St. Peter's Road area of Walkinstown, Dublin 12, on Saturday 26 April, between 7.30pm and 8pm is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. "Gardaí are particularly interested in the movements of a 141-MH registration black Nissan Quasquai travelling in the areas of Walkinstown, Dublin 12; Bray, Co Wicklow; and Rathnew, Co Wicklow between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on the evening of Saturday 26th April 2025. "Additionally, road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to gardaí." Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
