COURTS: Tipperary man with 'terrible drink problem' was a danger to himself and others

A man who was in a highly intoxicated state in Roscrea, was a source of danger to himself and others, Nenagh District Court was told.

Ivan Scullion, of 64B Assumption Park, Roscrea, was unsteady on his feet at Limerick Street, Roscrea, on March 30, 2022, Sgt Regina McCarthy told the court.

She said he was arrested at the scene and brought to the local Garda station.

A fixed charge penalty notice had issued but but had not been paid.

Sgt McCarthy said Mr Scullion was also discovered highly intoxicated on the same street on December 11, 2021, and was found lying on a public footpath on Main Street, Roscrea, in a similar state on January 20, 2022.

He had been unable to stand due to his level of intoxication and was taken to the Garda station for his own safety. He had five previous convictions.

Solicitor Tom Stamp, for Mr Scullion, said his client had sustained a brain injury when a child and now had very low cognitive ability.

Judge MacGrath imposed fines amounting to €250 for the incident.

The court also heard that Mr Scullion was found banging on a front door at Copperbeach View, Roscrea, on December 1, 2022.

He was intoxicated and was shouting and aggressive and was arrested and brought to Nenagh Garda station.
Mr Stamp said his client had a “terrible problem with drink”.

Mr Scullion had been leading a good life up to 12 months ago but had since been influenced by people with whom he was now mixing.

Judge Elizabeth MacGrath remanded Mr Scullion on bail in his own bond of €250, ordering him to stay home between the hours 10pm to 7am and to attend his placement at St Cronan’s in Roscrea.

She adjourned the case to April 27 to see how he got on in the meantime.

She also directed him to refrain from consumption of alcohol.