The assault happened on Tuesday night

A contentious redevelopment has sparked the legal action

“They constantly fear his abusive behaviour and threats”

The woman made a number of online transactions on the victim's bank account

An elderly man was assaulted and hospitalised during the alleged incident

A rare conviction for the offence in Kildare

The defendant was repeatedly reminded of the requirement to have no contact with children or vulnerable adults.

The defendant was remanded on bail

The court was told the conviction may impact her garda vetting

Solicitor Chris Hogan told the court that his client had given him “unusual instructions” by way of explanation

"I'll say no more"

The judge expressed the court's sympathy to Ryan's family who were present in court

The solicitor suggested the cocaine found would amount to roughly three nights out

The youth, through his solicitor, said he was "very, very sorry"

“This is morally wrong and will come back to haunt the state in 20 or 30 years’ time"

The injured party was treated for several injuries, including bruising to his eyes, cheek and jaw, a cut to his arm and bruising to his back

The case was taken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The 24-year-old faced a dangerous driving charge

The company did not attend a hearing of the case

Intelligence-led operation saw searches conducted at locations in Kildare and Carlow, the court was told