Man accused of assaulting and threatening to kill a woman

A man appeared in court accused of assault causing harm, threatening to kill and causing criminal damage. 

The man (57), who has a Laois address but cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of assault causing harm to a woman, threatening to kill or cause serious harm and criminal damage at an address in Laois on April 6, 2024. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the  DPP had directed that the case proceed on indictment and the defendant should be sent to the circuit court. 

Solicitor Philip Meagher said his client was on bail from the High Court and he would be seeking to have the bail conditions varied. 

Sgt Kirby said a book of evidence would be ready for the case in three weeks. 

Judge Susan Fay remanded the defendant on bail on the same conditions as set in the High Court. She granted legal aid and adjourned the case to Portlaoise Circuit Court on December 2 for service of the book of evidence.