The judge said the case was of a “highly sensitive” nature and that “the law tries to protect the identity of all alleged injured parties, as well as all accused persons, until a conviction might be obtained."

Philip Keogh, 45, Griffith Park, Finglas, and Darryl McMahon, 48, of Charlestown Park, Finglas, are accused of threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour on September 20th at Molesworth Street.