ADMITTED PUBLICORDER OFFENCES

‘If he goes down on this, he’s no longer a member of the Defence Forces,’ remarked Judge Coughlan.

Solicitor Barry Callan replied if his client is convicted and fined more than 12 days’ pay, ‘it may have repercussions for his career’.

Legal aid was granted to include for an ordnance survey map.

A 35-year-old man has been given an opportunity to come up with €300 for charity in order to have two public order charges struck out.

Michael Smith, 82 Mullaharlin Park, pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour and obstructing a garda in the execution of his duty at Abbeyhall, The Loakers, on 8 December, 2017.

Solicitor Aimee McCumiskey said the defendant is a father of two and in receipt of social welfare.

The case was adjourned to 6 March, 2019.