Former TV personality in court accused of flouting safety order

Updated / Saturday, 20 Dec 2025 14:18

A former television personality has appeared in court accused of flouting a safety order within ten days.

The man, in his 50s, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared before Judge Áine Clancy at Dublin District Court on Saturday.

He is accused of breaching a safety order in Dublin on 20 December 20, 2025, contrary to section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act.

The accused, who has yet to enter a plea, sat silently throughout the hearing and was not required to give any evidence. The alleged offence is punishable by a fine of up to €4,000 and/or a 12-month custodial sentence.

A local garda gave evidence that the man replied “no comment” under caution when arrested in the early hours of Saturday at his address in Dublin.

The court heard the man was taken to a nearby station and “made no reply” when charged with breaching a safety order.

Judge Clancy noted there was no Garda objection to his bail, provided he abided by the terms of the order.

The judge noted that it was granted on 10 December.

Defence barrister Paddy Flynn, instructed by solicitor Gerald Keane, said there was no application for legal aid.

Judge Clancy remanded the accused on €100 cashless bail to appear again in the new year.

No facts surrounding the alleged safety order breach were given.

She also stressed that reporting restrictions apply. Here, she was referring to section 36 of the Domestic Violence Act, which allows the accused have anonymity and prohibits the publication or broadcast of information that identifies the parties in the case.