Businessman accused of breaking safety order and assaulting ex gets bail

The man denied the allegations and faced a contested bail hearing in which the woman wept as she outlined her fears following an incident earlier this week.

A father accused of breaking a safety order and assaulting his ex-partner during a row about attending a family event has been granted bail.

The businessman, who is in his 30s and cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Saturday.