Man appears in Laois court accused of assault causing harm at the weekend
A man remains in hospital following the assault in Portarlington
A man has appeared in court in connection with the serious assault of a man in Laois at the weekend.
Ian Barnes(41) of 72 Wilderness Grove, Clonmel, Co Tipperary is accused of assault causing harm at Main Street, Portarlington on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Detective Garda Paul Kelly gave evidence of arrest and charge before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. Det Kelly said the accused made no reply when charged in relation to the offence. He requested a six week adjournment for DPP directions.
“I have no objection to bail. I have discussed potential bail conditions,” Det Kelly told Judge Susan Fay.
Judge Fay noted the defendant's address for bail was at 785 Charlestown Place, Finglas, Dublin. Agreed bail conditions included that the defendant remain sober and be of good behaviour, sign on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Ballymun Garda Station between 9am and 9pm, provide a mobile phone number where he can be contacted at all times and that he surrender his passport.
Det Kelly asked that the man also abstain from all alcohol and unproscribed drugs. Judge Fay said that condition was already included in the bail conditions.
The defendant was granted bail with an independent surety of €1,000 and €500 in cash and the case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on July 20 next.