The woman is charged with seven counts of false imprisonment, as well as other child cruelty charges 

A LAOIS man who allegedly assaulted his partner of 15 years was granted bail at Portlaoise Family Law Court this week.

AN immediate Emergency Care Order was granted to the Child and Family Agency (Túsla) at the vacation sitting of Portlaoise District Court last week over serious concerns it had for the wellbeing and safety of a four-year old boy.

The payment was made after a judge sent the man to the courthouse cells for 30 minutes to allow him to 'reflect'

The warring couple have provided sworn undertakings in court that cover the use of the house immersion switch

The woman was very unwell when her husband began asking her to document her illnesses to the HR department of their business, the High Court judge said