Gavin Lawlor continued to attack his 18-year-old victim even after he was released on bail for assaulting her

Gavin Lawlor (24) attacked the 18-year-old victim in a series of incidents, which included punches and slaps to the head and face and on one occasion involved him locking her in a room.

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien described the Planning Bill as the most significant reform in planning legislation since 2000.