Apprentice carpenter Dean Hickson, 22, pleaded guilty
A protestor, who admitted "intimidating" TD Michael Healy-Rae, must complete a restorative justice programme, which included DIY work for his mother, to avoid a criminal conviction.
READ MORE: Ireland weather: Exact date 'Storm Ashley' to strike as Met Eireann issues extremely rare advisory Successful completion can result in a first-time offender avoiding a criminal record and a sentence. Today, noting from a report that Hickson had completed most of the programme, which included a donation to an animal welfare charity and DIY work for his mother.
In mitigation, defence solicitor Donal Quigley said that Hickson, who has no prior criminal convictions, was attending a political protest: "He said he has never been to one before and says he will never be to one again in his life." "The injured party should be advised of his entitlement to attend as well. These are generally better if the parties engage so that the implications of this type of conduct can be brought home as well," the judge had said.
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