Laois man sent ex-partner offensive messages on Facebook
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A MAN who sent offensive messages to his former partner on the Facebook social media site calling her a d***head, sc**bag and telling her to f**k off was fined €400 at Portlaoise Family Law Court.
The 40-year-old Laois man, who cannot be identified due to reporting restrictions in family law cases, pleaded guilty to the offence of breaching a safety order, which occurred on dates between 20-21 January.
Garda Sgt JJ Kirby said the injured party in the case contacted gardaí after she had received messages from her ex-partner calling her a d***head, sc**bag and telling her to f**k off.
Barrister for the accused Andrew Dunne said it was an isolated incident and there was no malice intended.
Judge Andrew Cody ruled as outlined.
* If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can contact Women’s Aid (24-hour freephone helpline on 1800 341 900, email helpline@womensaid.ie) or Men’s Aid Ireland (confidential helpline at 01 554 3811, email hello@mensaid.ie) for support and information.
