Plea delay for man accused of intimidating TD Michael Healy-Rae at Leinster House protest

Dean Hickson was identified from video footage 'as the person who deliberately impeded the injured party from entering Government buildings'

The court heard Dean Hickson 'was among a number of aggressive protesters outside Leinster House during an anti-government, anti-immigration protest'. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A young man accused of intimidating independent TD Michael Healy-Rae during a protest outside Government buildings has been allowed more time to examine CCTV evidence before entering a plea.

About 200 protesters held a rally outside Leinster House on September 20 as the Dáil resumed following the summer recess, leading to several arrests. Afterwards, the Kerry TD condemned the conduct of some demonstrators as he and an intern from his office attempted to leave the area.