Laois Court told constitutionality of explosives charge being challenged 

A court heard that a man who is facing an  explosives charge in Laois is challenging the constitutionality of his charge.  

Karolis Peckauskas (38) of An Tobar, 37 Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, Co Louth  appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link. 

He faces one charge of “possession an explosive substance, to wit four threaded pipe end caps and six litres of hydrogen peroxide" at O’Moore Place, Portlaoise on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Anne Doyle BL said “the State once again are not ready with the book of evidence today. I can only express my apology”. 

“Unfortunately we are going to have to put the matter back”, said Ms Doyle. She described the matter as “totally unacceptable” and said the defendant’s case before the High Court in relation to the constitutionality of the charge was continuing. 

Detective Sergeant Michael Ahern from the Special Detective Unit requested an adjournment to April 7 for service of the book of evidence. 

“Possible further charges and a venue for trial is also being considered”, he said. Det Ahern told the court the matter was being given “the most serious consideration”. 

Ms Doyle said it was completely unsatisfactory and she said her client had been in custody since November. She said there wasn’t consent for a remand to April. 

Judge Susan Fay remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on March 23 and said she expected some progress in the case at that stage.