Man charged with trying to block TD Michael Healy-Rae entering Leinster House

Incident happened during protest outside Leinster House on September 20 as the Dáil resumed following the summer recess, leading to several arrests
Dean Hickson is accused of intimidating Michael Healy-Rae at Kildare Street, Dublin 2, on September 20, 2023. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

Dean Hickson is accused of intimidating Michael Healy-Rae at Kildare Street, Dublin 2, on September 20, 2023. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024 - 15:35
Tom Tuite

A young man has appeared in court charged with intimidating independent TD Michael Healy-Rae and trying to impede the politician from entering Government Buildings during an "aggressive" protest.

About 200 protesters held a rally outside Leinster House on September 20 as the Dáil resumed following the summer recess, leading to several arrests.

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