Ciaran Mather, 24 May
A defendant who appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday, May
18, was so drunk that he could barely stand.
The man, who is understood to be homeless, was seen staggering while
making his way to the stand in Naas District Court, and was slurring
his speech.
Judge Desmond Zaidan remarked that he was familiar with the man, and
admitted that 'he had never seen him this bad.'
"You're in a bad way; you're beginning to sound like a sketch from
Brendan Grace," he told the man.
The man went on a rant about not receiving his phone from a garda
station, and became emotional, adding: "Everything has been taken from
me."
Judge Zaidan told gardaí that he was concerned for the man's wellbeing,
adding: "I don't want to release him in this state, I'm worried about
him; what if he goes outside and gets knocked down, or even killed?
"It's sad seeing a human being like this. He needs help, God love him."
Speaking directly to the man, he said: "You are throwing your life away
to alcohol," to which the man replied: "I know."
However, when defending solicitor Brian Larkin said that he would look
after the man on the date in question, the judge released him on bail
and adjourned the case to October 26.