Portarlington assault accused in hospital

Gardaí said a man who is accused of assault causing harm on the Main Street in Portarlington wasn’t in court as he was in hospital.

Ian Barnes (41), of 72 Wilderness Grove, Clonmel, Co Tipperary is accused of assault causing harm at Main Street, Portarlington on June 7, 2026.

The defendant didn’t appear before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court and a Detective Garda Paul Kelly said they had been informed that he was in hospital.

Det Kelly requested a medical and psychological assessment in relation to the accused.

Judge Tom MacSharry adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on December 2.