A person has been instructed to avoid a well-known Tremendous Gael politician and his household, after showing in court docket charged in connection to an alleged marketing campaign of harassment .
avid Larkin (42) of Ardnacassa Lawns, Longford was introduced earlier than a sitting of Longford District Courtroom this morning charged with allegedly harassing Senator Micheal Carrigy.
Sergeant Paul Carney gave proof of getting arrested and later charging the accused at Granard garda station simply earlier than 10am.
He mentioned when the cost was put to him, Mr Larkin made no reply earlier than this morning’s court docket look earlier than Choose Bernadette Owens.
It’s alleged Mr Larkin harassed the Ballinalee based mostly politician on varied dates between December 20, 2021 and February 14, 2022 opposite to Part 10 of the Non Deadly Offences Towards the Individual Act, 1997.
Mr Larkin, who was sporting a blue hoodie and black trousers, initially declined any type of authorized illustration whereas standing along with his fingers clasped in entrance of him.
Requested by Choose Owens if he wished to each avail of authorized illustration and conform to and circumstances of bail the State had been seeking to implement, Mr Larkin replied: “I don’t consent to any contract of this court docket.”
Choose Owens mentioned owing to Mr Larkin’s obvious refusal to conform to these phrases, she would haven’t any choice however to remand Mr Larkin in custody.
Following a short interlude, native solicitor Frank Gearty took to his toes to disclose he would now be representing Mr Larkin, informing the court docket Mr Larkin was “very glad” to conform to the prosecution’s circumstances of bail.
They included circumstances Mr Larkin reside at his residence deal with, to chorus from making any contact immediately or not directly with Senator Carrigy or any member of his household and to not come inside 500 yards of the politician’s residence or 200 yards from his constituency workplace in Longford city.
Mr Larkin was additionally ordered to remain off social media platform Fb, signal on twice per week at Longford garda station and stay contactable on a cell phone.
Choose Owens remanded Mr Larkin on bail to a sitting of Longford District Courtroom on September 20.
