Homeless man 'chasing career in music' fails to show up in court on abusive behaviour charge

Man charged with engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour on St Patrick’s Street on Sunday said he was singing

Gardaí had objected to bail.

A 36-year-old homeless man — pursuing a career in music — who got bail on Monday despite Garda objections, failed to turn up in court on Thursday.

Paul Daly, who is from Wexford, does not avail of hostel accommodation and has not applied for social welfare. On the charge of engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour on St Patrick’s Street on Sunday, he said he was singing.