My ex-partner refuses to acknowledge my pregnancy, Kildare court told

A woman who is pregnant with her and her ex-partner's child said he is refusing to acknowledge the pregnancy “even though it was a planned baby.”

The woman also alleged at a family law hearing at Naas District Court that the man is abusive and has referred to her as an “animal” and a “c…”.

She also claimed he belittles her job in the medical arena and “he drinks every day."

She also said he does not remember some of the incidents she referred to “because he’s drunk.”

Judge Desmond Zaidan granted an interim protection order and adjourned the case to November 9 for a fuller hearing.

The man was not present or represented.