Ex-boyfriend 'pushed and tried to slap' months old child, Kildare court claim
Published 22nd Jun 2026, 20:00 GMT
A former girlfriend also alleged he was physically and verbally abusive
A claim that a man pushed and tried to slap a months old child was made at Naas District Court.
The man’s former girlfriend, speaking through an interpreter, also alleged that he has been abusive physically and verbally.
She further alleged that he tried to push her down the stairs when she was pregnant and her pregnancy was at a very advanced stage.
The court was also told that the couple are living together.
Judge Desmnd Zaidan said he would grant her an interim protection order.
He adjourned the matter to a November 23 for a fuller hearing and he directed that the order be served on the former boyfriend by the gardaí.