Peter McCormack, 59, of Ballinakill, Moate, Co Westmeath, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to harassing Mary Farrell between March and September 2020, and making threats to kill and criminal damage of a cell in the garda station on September 9, 2020.
Her manager reported it to security, thinking it was a disgruntled customer – but Ms Farrell recognised McCormack’s handwriting. Judge Elma Sheahan acknowledged that while there was no victim impact statement before the court, Gda Conroy had indicated that the woman had experienced very real fear and was disturbed by McCormack’s behaviour.Judge Sheahan noted from various medical reports before the court, including from his treating psychiatrist, that McCormack had a pre-existing depressive disorder which was exacerbated by the death of his wife in 2018.
McCormack must also continue to attend his GP and psychiatrist and take his medication and attend therapy as directed by his treating doctors. Garda Conroy confirmed to him that McCormack had not come to the attention of gardai before or since.
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