TD's son gets chance to avoid conviction after admitting to spitting at Garda while resisting arrest

A TD’s son has admitted he became aggressive and spat at a Garda during an “appalling” incident following a row over a taxi fare.

Student Fearghal O Snodaigh, 24, son of Sinn Féin TD Aengus O Snodaigh, pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court today to assaulting Garda Niall Carolan.