A Tipperary man who had “too much hot whiskey” while treating a cold was recently instructed to make a donation to the court poor box in order to have a public order charge struck out.
Michael Hogan (37) of Kilgriffin, Dolla, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994, relating to an incident that took place in Waterford last month, on Sunday 26 October.
At a sitting of Waterford District Court last week, it was heard that on 26 October, Gardaí were called to the Ramada Viking Hotel on the Cork Road, following reports of an intoxicated man who was “argumentative” and had no shoes on. The accused, who was identified as the accused, was subsequently arrested by Gardaí.
The court was told that the accused has two previous public order convictions.
Acting for the defendant, solicitor Derrick Connors said Mr. Hogan was suffering from a cold at the time and “simply had too much hot whiskey.” He highlighted that his client apologised for his actions, and has not been in trouble for the last 15 years.
Judge Kevin Staunton invited the accused to make a €500 donation to the court poor box, noting that the case would be struck out if this was paid before 13 January 2026.
However, the case was later struck out after the donation was paid and the receipt was presented to Judge Staunton.
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