Protester admits 'intimidating' TD Michael Healy-Rae during demo at Leinster House

The DPP directed summary disposal in the District Court, which can impose a 12-month sentence and a fine, rather than a trial at the Circuit Court level, which can impose a sentence of up to five years

The solicitor for Dean Hickson (pictured) confirmed he was pleading guilty and said he wished to apologise to the politician. File picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A protester has pleaded guilty to intimidating Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae by throwing a bottle at and blocking him during an "aggressive" rally outside Government buildings.

About 200 people held a rally outside Leinster House on September 20 as the Dáil resumed following the summer recess.