A MAN appeared in court today accused of daubing Taoiseach Micheal Martin’s constituency offices in paint.
Thomas Heising, 34, was charged with causing criminal damage to the office in the Turner’s Cross area of Cork City in May, 2025.
The accused of Frankfield Terrace, Summerhill South, Cork appeared before Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork District Court.
He is charged with damaging property to the walls, door and windowsill of 137 Evergreen Road on May 27 last.
He was warned by the judge, who imposed a number of bail conditions on him and ordered that he was to stay away from the area and was not to have any direct or indirect contact with Deputy Martin, or his staff.
Sergeant Chris Cahill said Heising, who was arrested on Saturday and charged with the offence, made no reply when the charge was put to him under caution.
Gardai had no objection to bail but asked for certain bail conditions to be put in place.
Heising was ordered to have no contact, direct or indirect, with the Taoiseach, his staff or any public officials, including contacting such persons on social media.
He also has to stay away from Evergreen Road.
Judge Mary Dorgan also warned the accused not to involve himself in commentary in relation to the case.
This includes commentary which may take place on social media platforms.
Defending lawyer Shane Collins Daly said that his client had co operated fully with Gardai during his Garda interview.
Sergeant Cahill confirmed this was the case. Heising was asked if he agreed to abide by the conditions of his bail.
He replied “I am.”
BAIL TERMS
Under the terms of his bail Mr Heising is required to sign on twice weekly at Anglesea Street Garda station in Cork city.
He also has to reside at his home in Summerhill South.
Sergeant Aisling Murphy applied for a six week remand in the case which the Judge granted.
Heising was remanded on bail to appear before Cork District Court on July 28 next for DPP directions.
Judge Dorgan told him to refrain from using intoxicants in the intervening period.
No details were given as to the particulars of the damage caused to the constituency office.
