Man accused of ramming gates at Government Buildings and Áras an Uachtaráin suffered ‘delusional fantasies’, court hears
David O’Callaghan, 40, of The Fairways, Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co Wicklow, appeared before Judge William Aylmer at Dublin District Court on Saturday.
He faces five counts of criminal damage to gates at the three locations, which happened within the space of about 15 minutes.
The court heard the damage at Áras an Uachtaráin was valued at €4,750. As yet, there was no damage estimate for the other locations, but gardaí believed it to be in the tens of thousands.
The accused could face additional serious charges.
He was remanded in custody with consent to bail set at €350 but also requiring approval of a €5,000 independent surety, who must lodge €1,500.
Once he has taken up bail, he cannot go to the city centre or Phoenix Park, contact any public representative, or post online about the case.
He will appear again on Thursday.
The unemployed man was arrested just after 2.30 am and held at Pearse Street Garda station for questioning. Gardaí charged him on Friday evening with offences…
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