Decorator allegedly had pepper spray in Portlaoise
Published 13th Sep 2026, 14:40 BST
The man appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A painter and decorator appeared in court accused of having pepper spray in Portlaoise.
Nicolae Gutu (42) of 42 Borris Little, Portlaoise, appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of possessing a can of OC spray at St Brigids Place, Portlaoise on December 28, 2024.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said due to the nature of the allegation, he would need to get directions from the DPP.
“I would like six weeks for DPP directions,” said Sgt Kirby.
Judge Andrew Gubbins granted legal aid and certified for a Romanian interpreter. He adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on October 12 for DPP’s directions.