Possible further charges for man accused of criminal damage in Portarlington
The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court
Gardaí say there may be further charges against a man who is accused of causing €500 in damage to a patio door.
James Brady (43) of 52 Lough Gate, Portarlington, Laois is accused of criminal damage at Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington on June 25, 2026.
He appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court where he told Judge Susan Fay that he couldn’t afford a solicitor.
“I have no solicitor and I haven’t received any legal advice,” he informed Judge Fay.
Due to a dispute between solicitors and the Department of Justice, free legal aid wasn’t available to clients at Portlaoise District Court last week.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said his investigating officer was seeking an adjournment in relation to the case. He explained that “there may or may not be further charges” in relation to the incident.
Judge Fay said she would note the defendant’s position. She remanded the defendant on bail and adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on September 14.