Man sentenced for harassing senator and threatening his wife and children

The man has also been ordered to refrain from any form of communication with Senator Micheál Carrigy for a period of five years

Senator Micheál Carrigy said: "A direct threat was made against my children. This cannot be accepted in our society. A direct threat was made against my home. This cannot be accepted in our society.” 

A man charged with the harassment of a Longford senator, via social media, text and voicemail, has been given a five-month prison sentence, which was suspended for a period of 18 months.

David Larkin (43), 33 Ardnacassa Lawns, Longford, appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court on Wednesday morning, where a probation report and psychiatric report were furnished to the court.