Man allegedly threatened to murder social worker, Kildare court told

Naas District Court was told on Thursday, January 12, that a man allegedly threatened to murder a social worker.

The court was told that Mark Doyle, who has an address listed as 32 Barnville Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, County Dublin, but is currently serving a custodial sentence, allegedly committed the offence at 2.25pm on June 17, 2021 in Kildare.

Gardaí told Judge Desmond Zaidan that on this date, the 44-year-old allegedly became embroiled in an argument during a phone call with social workers regarding a juvenile relative of his in care.

Speaking to the relative, Mr Doyle allegedly said: "If I know that anyone is hurting you, I will come down and kill everyone I see."

When the relative named one of the social workers, it was claimed that Mr Doyle replied: "That's the first one on my list, I will kill that woman."

Gardaí said that this alleged threat put the social worker in fear.

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Defending solicitor Tim Kennelly told the judge that his client denies ever threatening the care staff.

After hearing the allegations, the judge refused jurisdiction over the case, and adjourned the case to January 19, where a book of evidence is due to be served on Mr Doyle.

The defendant also requested Judge Zaidan to revoke his bail, which he agreed to do.