BREAKING: Man charged in relation to incidents involving canvassers in Limerick

A MAN who appeared before Limerick District Court today (Monday, May 20, 2024) in relation to two public order incidents centred around a Limerick election candidate has been granted bail. 

Garda Eoin Kelly of Mayorstone garda station told the court that Aaron Daly of Blackthorn Drive, Caherdavin, Limerick, was arrested and charged yesterday (May 19, 2024) in relation to two Section 6 public order offences, and he made no reply to the charges. 

One incident involved canvassers for a Limerick election candidate in Rushdale Drive, Clareview on May 12, 2024 and the other related to an incident at City Hall, Merchant’s Quay on May 16, 2024. 

Judge Patricia Harney granted bail and the conditions included not using derogatory or racist language and not having any contact  - third party, by phone or via social media with Fianna Fáil candidate Suzzie O’Deniyi or any member of her campaign team. 

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He must also stay away from City Hall and Merchant’s Quay, be of good behaviour, sign on at Henry Street garda station every Friday between 9pm and 9am and obey a curfew to remain at his Caherdavin address between the hours of midnight and 7am.

The bail conditions included being contactable by gardaí on his mobile phone at any time and it must always be charged and with phone credit. 

Gardaí must be notified of any change of address and any change would have to be approved by gardaí in writing. 

Judge Harney described the charges as being “potentially very serious” while the court heard from the State that there may be further charges furnished. 

Mr Daly will appear before Limerick District Court again on September 6, 2024 for a plea or a date for a hearing.