Man accused of wielding implement in 'threatening manner' allowed to take up work abroad
Waterford Courthouse
A man accused of threatening a man who was conducting a welfare check with an implement is to be allowed to travel to another country for a new job.
At Waterford District Court, Judge John Cheatle ordered that the case be heard in camera, and so, the man cannot be named.
Sergeant John Phelan told the court that on a date in summer 2025, the injured party carried out a welfare check on a woman who resides with the defendant.
It is alleged that the injured party believed that the woman had been subjected to an assault by the defendant in the days prior to this incident.
When he went to the home, the man answered the door and wielded the implement in a “threatening manner”.
The court was told the defendant had the implement for the purpose of his work.
Acting for the defendant, solicitor Ken Cunningham told the court that his client was due to move to another country for a job.
He said his client intended to contest the charge and will return to do so.
However, his current bail condition to sign on at the garda station was an impediment to his move.
The solicitor also said that the parties in the case are currently getting along.
Judge Cheatle relaxed the signing on condition and put the matter back to April.
In a separate case, Judge Cheatle accepted jurisdiction in a matter where an injured party was allegedly assaulted and her passport stolen by her husband.
That man who was charged with assault, criminal damage and theft, also cannot be named.
The court was told that gardaí responded to a domestic violence incident and spoke to the injured party.
It is alleged that the victim’s husband threw her phone and broke it before slapping her in the face, causing her to collide with furniture.
The man then took her passport before leaving, the court was told.
Judge Cheatle accepted jurisdiction and put the matter back to March.
