Another ridiculous suspended sentence handed out

Kildare man involved in headbutt attack at garda station says ‘alcohol is my kryptonite’ - SundayWorld.com

''Martin had 180 previous convictions for offences including criminal damage and attempted robbery.''

Just the 180 previous, perhaps he should quit drinking and deal with his ''trauma '' like a adult or be confined until he does

No, if anything it makes him much more docile/weak and unable to rob or headbutt the good citizens of metropolis (with devastating consequences) that he claims he protect!…so it was a poor analogy IMHO...

I'll attempt some slightly better probably worse one

Alcohol is like my bad acid trip where I become a different person yer honor with no responsibility for my actions...please to be giving me a lenient sentence, I promise the 181st time will be the charm

Or perhaps

He's a dedicated antisocial scumbag and it's a good analogy...maybe the 181 were the only ones he got caught for and he would have gotten away with those too if it wasn't for the demon drink blunting his nefarious master criminal abilities....perhaps he has successfully perpetrated a much broader and more wide ranging anti social and criminal spree which has so far gone undetected and this quote is actually a very sophisticated form of mocking our society and criminal justice system while acknowledging his own failings and reflecting in a bitter sweet fashion on just how successful a scumbag he could have been if he wasn't fond of the auld gargle!

tbh it wouldn't surprise me if 181 was only the tip of the iceberg they way we encourage scumbags here.

Mealy words form a judge who immediately betrays his own sentiments

‘People who assault gardaí can expect prison. It’s as simple as that': Judge to man who spat in garda's eye | Irish Independent

''Judge Aylmer convicted Mallon under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, imposing a nine-month sentence, reduced to eight months to reflect the early guilty plea.

He suspended four months for 12 months on condition that Mallon engage fully with the Probation Service, participate in a Restorative Justice programme and address alcohol misuse, violent and criminal damage behaviours. The court requested a final exit report.''

9 months down to eight for admitting to something that he very clearly did on cctv.

then half's it to provide an incentive for another pathetic man child (38 previous) who hides his own weakness behind excuses and a simpering solicitor.

this man is nothing but a parasite

”Removed from society “ . And him with a mere 180 previous offers ! . How would all our “ learned friends “ exist or make a living if it wasn’t for people like him. That’s 180 convictions so how many remands, delays, days in court etc etc has this person racked up all of which Joe and Josephine publicly are paying for.

Please. Will someone have a little sympathy for the judiciary and what might happen to them if more prison places were provided.

Spot on….judges do your job, and leave prison spaces and where to put prisoners up tp those in charge in these areas!!!

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/07/09/jail-term-for-man-who-received-pandemic-unemployment-payment-from-six-others/

Chronically unemployed, criminal history, nothing but a drain on the exchequer

Deport please

saw the “heads” heading into court on tv the other day. Ruane and a letter of support. Why am I not surprised..

That's obviously put a massive dent into any potential presidential election she might be thinking of running in

Sounds like back-pedalling to me. If she wanted to show her support for Ormond she could have simply told him that to his face. Any letter handed into court is 100% trying to influence the judge.

Some will say these were non-violent offenses etc. But I don't think this is an overall positive for Irish society

"hundreds-of-prisoners-released-early-to-ease-overcrowding"

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hundreds-of-prisoners-released-early-to-ease-overcrowding/a605869613.html

https://x.com/sundayworld/status/1944655602858234016