A man has been charged with allegedly stabbing his ex-partner at her Donegal home.
The man, who is in his 30s, was brought before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court earlier today.
The accused cannot be named for legal reasons in order to protect the identity of the alleged victim.
Inspector Anthony Coyle gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
The court heard that a protection order was served on the man in early November.
He is charged that, at a named address in Donegal, he contravened a protection order in that he entered the home of the applicant without invitation and assaulted her by stabbing her. The charge is contrary to section 33(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2018.
There was no objection to bail, which was granted by Judge Brendan O’Reilly on the accused’s own bond.
Bail conditions include that he be of good behaviour and commit no further offence and reside at a name address and inform Gardai of any change. He must also comply with the terms of the protection order; have no contact, either directly or indirectly, to include social media, with the alleged injured party and any witnesses and stay away from a named address.
Legal aid was granted to the man’s solicitor Mr Donough Cleary.
The matter was adjourned to January 20, 2025.