“I have criticised the state on this before, but there is something wrong with the system."

The judge expressed his opinion at the lack of DPP directions

Relations have been somewhat fraught

“Do you appreciate the amount of time, garda time, that went into trying to help you from your husband’s behaviour?”

“What’s the state alleging? ‘Fatal Attraction’?” mused the judge

“It’s an honour to have you back"

“There’s a lot of abuse, physical and verbal, in the house"

“Was in the throes of addiction at the time”

"I’m not violent"

“The loss of his licence will affect him very badly, as he works on building sites all over"

Evidence was heard about a USB stick found on Sunday at the home of one of Mr Fitzgerald's co-accused

“Dropping out of school at 16, he might think he’s streetwise, but he’s not"

The woman had been on her way to see the relics of St Bernadette

A pillar of support to so many victims, particularly of domestic abuse

Judge Desmond Zaidan was speaking after hearing that suspected cocaine had not been tested over a year after its seizure

During the family law 'in camera' sessions in Athy last week

“Something gave you wings that night, and it wasn’t Red Bull"

'If only all 15-year-olds were like that'

“I still believe that behind that face is a unique talent, she has her own gift from nature,” said the judge

"We’re getting soundbites from politicians to legalise stuff like this"

"He doesn’t come home after drinking, then he’s breaking up the house, and recently I saw him under the effect of cocaine in town."

“Your daughter needs better, deal with it"