Man guilty of ‘intimidating’ Michael Healy-Rae at demo ‘never wants to attend a political protest again’

The court heard that Dean Hickson 'is not even that politically minded'

Dean Hickson, who did not address the court, was remanded on continuing bail to appear again in September for sentencing. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A protester who admitted "intimidating" Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae by throwing a bottle at the politician and blocking him at Leinster House has been given a chance to take part in a restorative justice programme.

Dublin District Court heard on Thursday that the "distressing" incident took place when an anti-government and immigration demonstration "spiralled out of control" on September 20 last.