A garda, who was headbutted as he attempted to restrain a man, has been awarded more than â¬40,000 damages in the High Court for personal injuries.
Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty was told in a Garda Compensation hearing that Cork-based Garda John Twomey and Garda Karen Ring were directed to a bar in Mahon in Cork in August 2014 because a fight had broken out.
Barrister Ellen Gleeson, counsel for Garda Twomey, told the court the fight had ended when gardaà arrived but the participants were still engaged in hostilities outside.
Ms Gleeson, who appeared with Ernest Cantillon Solicitors, Cork, said there five or six people were involved in the dispute and a number of arrests were made for offences under the Criminal Justice Public Order Act.
Restrictions on travel do not apply to victims of domestic abuse, the gardaí were keen to stress, adding that help can be found at 999, 112 or by approaching a garda on patrol.
Speaking today, Deputy Commissioner John Twomey, Policing and Security said, Keeping people safe during this pandemic has been An Garda Síochána s number one priority. The measures announced today will further support that work.
“The additional checkpoints combined with high visibility patrolling in key locations will help Government and societal efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19. We all have a role to play in tackling the pandemic. To date, there has been widespread compliance with public health advice and regulations. Now, more than ever, we all need to adhere to the public health advice. Stay home. Please only make essential journeys,” Garda Twomey said.